Add a journal entry

To add a journal entry, open Journal from the menu on the left (on a phone, the Journal tab at the top), then click New entry. Write your note in markdown, optionally tag it, and optionally link it to a debt, transaction, or goal. Save.

How to do it

1. Open Journal from the menu on the left (on a phone, tap Journal in the tabs at the top).
2. Click New entry.
3. Write your note. Markdown is supported (headings, bold, lists, links).
4. Optional: add tags like windfall, setback, milestone, or your own.
5. Optional: link the entry to a related object (a specific debt, a transaction, a goal).
6. Click Save.

Why use the journal

The journal captures the why behind the numbers. A bonus, a missed payment, a strategy change, a life event that affected your spending. Clarity reads journal entries when answering reflective questions like "what changed last quarter?"

Common questions

Can I attach files to a journal entry?

Not yet. For now a journal entry holds text. If a document matters, like a receipt or a letter from a lender, write its key details into the entry (the date, the amount, who sent it) so Clarity can refer to them.

Are journal entries private?

Yes. Like everything else in your account, journal entries are only visible to you and to Clarity when answering your questions.

Can I edit a journal entry later?

Yes. Click any entry in the Journal tab and use the edit action.

Can Clarity write journal entries for me?

Yes, when you ask. Tell Clarity what to note ("note that my bonus came in last week") and it saves the entry to your journal and tells you it did. You can edit it in the Journal tab afterwards. Clarity never writes to your journal on its own.