Auto Insurance Budget Planner

Auto Insurance Budget Planner

Manage Vehicles & Coverage Needs

Global Setting

Add/Edit Vehicle

My Vehicles

Coverage Needs Assessment (General Notes)

Use this section to note down the types of coverage and limits you are considering. This will help when comparing quotes.

Data Management

Compare Insurance Quotes

Add/Edit Quote

Key Coverage Details in Quote:



Quote Comparison for: General Policy

Current Policy & Expense Log

Active Insurance Policy Details

You can populate this from a "Selected Quote" on Tab 2, or enter manually.

Log Other Insurance-Related Expenses

Expense Log

DateTypeAmountVehicleDescriptionActions

Budget Summary & Reminders

Insurance Cost Overview

Current Policy Annual Premium: N/A

Equivalent Monthly Cost: N/A

Total Other Insurance Expenses (YTD): N/A

Policy Renewal Reminders

No policies due for renewal soon.

Notes: ${q.notes || 'N/A'}

${!q.isSelected ? `` : ''}
`; quotesComparisonContainer.appendChild(card); }); quotesComparisonContainer.querySelectorAll('.select-quote-btn').forEach(btn => btn.addEventListener('click', e => selectQuote(e.target.dataset.id))); quotesComparisonContainer.querySelectorAll('.edit-quote-btn').forEach(btn => btn.addEventListener('click', e => populateQuoteFormForEdit(e.target.dataset.id))); quotesComparisonContainer.querySelectorAll('.delete-quote-btn').forEach(btn => btn.addEventListener('click', e => deleteQuote(e.target.dataset.id))); } function handleQuoteFormSubmit(e){ e.preventDefault(); const includedOptionals = []; quoteOptionalCoveragesChecklist.querySelectorAll('input[type="checkbox"]:checked').forEach(chk => { includedOptionals.push(chk.value); }); const quoteData = { id: editingQuoteId ? parseInt(editingQuoteId) : Date.now(), vehicleId: document.getElementById('aibp-quote-vehicle-select').value, // can be 'general_policy' or vehicle ID provider: document.getElementById('aibp-quote-provider').value.trim(), quoteRef: document.getElementById('aibp-quote-ref').value.trim(), quoteDate: document.getElementById('aibp-quote-date').value, termMonths: parseInt(document.getElementById('aibp-quote-term').value), totalPremium: parseFloat(document.getElementById('aibp-quote-total-premium').value) || 0, liabilityLimits: document.getElementById('aibp-quote-liability-limits').value.trim(), collisionDeductible: parseFloat(document.getElementById('aibp-quote-collision-deductible').value) || null, comprehensiveDeductible: parseFloat(document.getElementById('aibp-quote-comprehensive-deductible').value) || null, includedOptionals: includedOptionals, notes: document.getElementById('aibp-quote-notes').value.trim(), isSelected: editingQuoteId ? appData.quotes.find(q=>q.id === parseInt(editingQuoteId)).isSelected : false }; if (!quoteData.provider || !quoteData.quoteDate || quoteData.totalPremium <= 0) { alert("Provider, Quote Date, and valid Total Premium are required."); return; } if(editingQuoteId) { const index = appData.quotes.findIndex(q => q.id === quoteData.id); if(index > -1) appData.quotes[index] = quoteData; } else { appData.quotes.push(quoteData); } saveState(); renderQuotesComparison(); resetQuoteForm(); } function resetQuoteForm(){ quoteForm.reset(); editingQuoteId = null; document.getElementById('aibp-editing-quote-id').value = ''; document.getElementById('aibp-add-update-quote-btn').textContent = "Add Quote"; document.getElementById('aibp-cancel-edit-quote-btn').style.display="none"; renderQuoteOptionalChecklist(); } function populateQuoteFormForEdit(quoteIdStr) { /* ... */ } function deleteQuote(quoteIdStr) { /* ... */ } function selectQuote(quoteIdStr){ const quoteId = parseInt(quoteIdStr); // Deselect any previously selected quote for the same vehicleId or 'general_policy' const currentVehicleIdForQuote = document.getElementById('aibp-quote-vehicle-select').value; appData.quotes.forEach(q => { if (q.vehicleId == currentVehicleIdForQuote) { // Use == for 'general_policy' string q.isSelected = (q.id === quoteId); } else if (q.isSelected && q.vehicleId != currentVehicleIdForQuote) { // If a quote for a different vehicle was selected, it remains selected. // Or, implement logic to only allow one selected quote overall if desired. } }); const selectedQuote = appData.quotes.find(q => q.id === quoteId); if(selectedQuote){ appData.activePolicy = { vehicleId: selectedQuote.vehicleId, provider: selectedQuote.provider, policyNum: appData.activePolicy.policyNum || '', effectiveDate: appData.activePolicy.effectiveDate || new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0], renewalDate: '', premiumTermAmount: selectedQuote.totalPremium, paymentFrequency: 'Paid in Full', policyNotes: `Liability: ${selectedQuote.liabilityLimits || 'N/A'}\nCollision Ded: ${selectedQuote.collisionDeductible !== null ? appData.settings.currencySymbol + selectedQuote.collisionDeductible : 'N/A'}\nComp Ded: ${selectedQuote.comprehensiveDeductible !== null ? appData.settings.currencySymbol + selectedQuote.comprehensiveDeductible : 'N/A'}\nOptions: ${selectedQuote.includedOptionals.join(', ') || 'None'}\nQuote Ref: ${selectedQuote.quoteRef || 'N/A'}` }; } saveState(); renderQuotesComparison(); renderPolicyForm(); alert("Quote selected. Details copied to 'Policy & Expenses' tab. Please review and set effective/renewal dates."); showTab('policy'); } function renderQuoteOptionalChecklist() { quoteOptionalCoveragesChecklist.innerHTML = ''; // These should align with the IDs/values from Tab 1 coverage needs const optionalCoverages = [ {id: 'quote-opt-roadside-chk', value: 'Roadside Assistance', label: 'Roadside Assistance', checkedKey: 'roadside'}, {id: 'quote-opt-rental-chk', value: 'Rental Reimbursement', label: 'Rental Reimbursement', checkedKey: 'rental'} // Add more or dynamically generate based on appData.coverageNeeds that are checked ]; optionalCoverages.forEach(opt => { if (appData.coverageNeeds[opt.checkedKey]?.checked) { // Check if this coverage type was noted as needed const div = document.createElement('div'); div.innerHTML = ` `; quoteOptionalCoveragesChecklist.appendChild(div); } }); } // --- Policy & Expense Log (Tab 3) --- function renderPolicyForm() { const p = appData.activePolicy || {}; // Use empty object if no active policy document.getElementById('aibp-policy-provider').value = p.provider || ''; document.getElementById('aibp-policy-number').value = p.policyNum || ''; policyVehicleSelect.value = p.vehicleId || 'general_policy'; document.getElementById('aibp-policy-effective-date').value = p.effectiveDate || ''; document.getElementById('aibp-policy-renewal-date').value = p.renewalDate || ''; document.getElementById('aibp-policy-term-premium').value = p.premiumTermAmount || ''; policyPaymentFrequencySelect.value = p.paymentFrequency || 'Paid in Full'; document.getElementById('aibp-policy-notes').value = p.policyNotes || ''; calculateNextPaymentDate(); } function handlePolicyFormSubmit(e) { e.preventDefault(); appData.activePolicy = { provider: document.getElementById('aibp-policy-provider').value.trim(), policyNum: document.getElementById('aibp-policy-number').value.trim(), vehicleId: policyVehicleSelect.value, effectiveDate: document.getElementById('aibp-policy-effective-date').value, renewalDate: document.getElementById('aibp-policy-renewal-date').value, premiumTermAmount: parseFloat(document.getElementById('aibp-policy-term-premium').value) || 0, paymentFrequency: policyPaymentFrequencySelect.value, policyNotes: document.getElementById('aibp-policy-notes').value.trim() // nextPaymentAmount & nextPaymentDueDate are calculated by calculateNextPaymentDate }; calculateNextPaymentDate(); saveState(); alert("Policy details saved!"); renderSummaryAndReminders(); } function calculateNextPaymentDate() { const effectiveDateStr = policyEffectiveDateInput.value; const frequency = policyPaymentFrequencySelect.value; const premium = parseFloat(document.getElementById('aibp-policy-term-premium').value) || 0; let nextPaymentDateStr = ''; let nextPaymentAmt = 0; if (effectiveDateStr && premium > 0) { const effective = new Date(effectiveDateStr + "T00:00:00Z"); // Use Z for UTC to avoid timezone interpretation on date part const today = new Date(); today.setUTCHours(0,0,0,0); // Compare with UTC midnight let tempNextDate = new Date(effective); if (frequency === "Paid in Full") { nextPaymentAmt = 0; // Already paid nextPaymentDateStr = effectiveDateStr; // Or "Paid" could be set as status } else { let monthsToAdd = 0; let paymentsInTerm = 1; // Default for annual or if term unknown const selectedQuote = appData.quotes.find(q => q.isSelected); // Find selected quote to get termMonths const termLengthMonths = selectedQuote ? selectedQuote.termMonths : (appData.activePolicy.renewalDate && appData.activePolicy.effectiveDate ? (new Date(appData.activePolicy.renewalDate).getFullYear() - new Date(appData.activePolicy.effectiveDate).getFullYear()) * 12 + (new Date(appData.activePolicy.renewalDate).getMonth() - new Date(appData.activePolicy.effectiveDate).getMonth()) : 12); if (frequency === "Monthly") { monthsToAdd = 1; paymentsInTerm = Math.max(1, termLengthMonths); } else if (frequency === "Quarterly") { monthsToAdd = 3; paymentsInTerm = Math.max(1, termLengthMonths / 3); } else if (frequency === "Semi-Annually") { monthsToAdd = 6; paymentsInTerm = Math.max(1, termLengthMonths / 6); } else if (frequency === "Annually") { monthsToAdd = 12; paymentsInTerm = Math.max(1, termLengthMonths / 12); } nextPaymentAmt = premium / Math.max(1, paymentsInTerm); if (monthsToAdd > 0) { // Find the first payment date that is on or after today while(tempNextDate < today && (!appData.activePolicy.renewalDate || tempNextDate < new Date(appData.activePolicy.renewalDate + "T00:00:00Z"))) { tempNextDate.setUTCMonth(tempNextDate.getUTCMonth() + monthsToAdd); } if (appData.activePolicy.renewalDate && tempNextDate >= new Date(appData.activePolicy.renewalDate + "T00:00:00Z")) { nextPaymentDateStr = "Term Ended / Renew"; // Or handle differently nextPaymentAmt = 0; } else { nextPaymentDateStr = tempNextDate.toISOString().split('T')[0]; } } else { nextPaymentDateStr = effectiveDateStr; nextPaymentAmt = premium; } } } policyNextPaymentDateInput.value = nextPaymentDateStr; policyNextPaymentAmountInput.value = nextPaymentAmt > 0 ? nextPaymentAmt.toFixed(2) : ''; // Update appData.activePolicy directly here before saving if this function is the sole source of these values appData.activePolicy.nextPaymentDate = nextPaymentDateStr; appData.activePolicy.nextPaymentAmount = nextPaymentAmt; } function renderExpensesLog() { /* ... */ expensesTableBody.innerHTML = 'No expenses logged yet.';} function handleExpenseLogFormSubmit(e) { /* ... */ e.preventDefault(); } function resetExpenseLogForm() { /* ... */ } // --- Summary & Reminders (Tab 4) --- function renderSummaryAndReminders() { /* ... */ const policy = appData.activePolicy; let annualPremium = 0; let monthlyEquivalent = 0; if (policy && policy.premiumTermAmount && policy.effectiveDate && policy.renewalDate) { const termStart = new Date(policy.effectiveDate + "T00:00:00Z"); const termEnd = new Date(policy.renewalDate + "T00:00:00Z"); const diffTime = Math.abs(termEnd.getTime() - termStart.getTime()); const diffDays = Math.max(1, Math.ceil(diffTime / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24))); // Ensure at least 1 day const termMonthsCalc = Math.max(1, diffDays / 30.4375); if (termMonthsCalc > 0) { annualPremium = (policy.premiumTermAmount / termMonthsCalc) * 12; monthlyEquivalent = annualPremium / 12; } } summaryAnnualPremiumEl.textContent = `${appData.settings.currencySymbol}${annualPremium.toFixed(2)}`; summaryMonthlyEquivalentEl.textContent = `${appData.settings.currencySymbol}${monthlyEquivalent.toFixed(2)}`; const todayForYTD = new Date(); const currentYear = todayForYTD.getFullYear(); const ytdExpenses = appData.expenses .filter(exp => new Date(exp.date + "T00:00:00Z").getFullYear() === currentYear) .reduce((sum, exp) => sum + (parseFloat(exp.amount) || 0), 0); summaryOtherExpensesYTDEl.textContent = `${appData.settings.currencySymbol}${ytdExpenses.toFixed(2)}`; if (policy.paymentFrequency && policy.paymentFrequency !== "Monthly" && policy.paymentFrequency !== "Paid in Full" && policy.nextPaymentAmount > 0 && policy.nextPaymentDate) { premiumBudgetingSection.style.display = 'block'; summaryNextPremiumAmountEl.textContent = `${appData.settings.currencySymbol}${policy.nextPaymentAmount.toFixed(2)}`; summaryNextPremiumDueDateEl.textContent = policy.nextPaymentDate; const dueDate = new Date(policy.nextPaymentDate + "T00:00:00Z"); const today = new Date(); today.setUTCHours(0,0,0,0); const timeDiff = dueDate.getTime() - today.getTime(); const daysUntilDue = Math.ceil(timeDiff / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)); const monthsUntilDueCalc = Math.max(1, daysUntilDue / 30.4375); if (daysUntilDue > 0) { summaryTimeUntilDueEl.textContent = `${daysUntilDue} days (~${monthsUntilDueCalc.toFixed(1)} months)`; summarySuggestedMonthlySavingsEl.textContent = `${appData.settings.currencySymbol}${(policy.nextPaymentAmount / monthsUntilDueCalc).toFixed(2)}`; } else { summaryTimeUntilDueEl.textContent = daysUntilDue === 0 ? "Due Today" : "Past Due"; summarySuggestedMonthlySavingsEl.textContent = `${appData.settings.currencySymbol}${policy.nextPaymentAmount.toFixed(2)} (Due Now/Past)`; } } else { premiumBudgetingSection.style.display = 'none'; } renewalRemindersContainer.innerHTML = ''; let hasReminders = false; if (policy.renewalDate && policy.provider) { // Check if policy is set const renewal = new Date(policy.renewalDate + "T00:00:00Z"); const today = new Date(); today.setUTCHours(0,0,0,0); const daysToRenewal = Math.ceil((renewal.getTime() - today.getTime()) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)); const reminderThresholdDays = 90; if (daysToRenewal <= reminderThresholdDays && daysToRenewal >= 0) { hasReminders = true; const vehicleName = policy.vehicleId === 'general_policy' ? 'General Policy' : appData.vehicles.find(v=>v.id == policy.vehicleId)?.make + ' ' + appData.vehicles.find(v=>v.id == policy.vehicleId)?.model || 'Policy'; const p = document.createElement('p'); p.className = 'aibp-reminder'; p.innerHTML = `RENEWAL DUE: Policy for ${vehicleName} with ${policy.provider} renews on ${policy.renewalDate} (${daysToRenewal} days remaining).`; renewalRemindersContainer.appendChild(p); } else if (daysToRenewal < 0) { hasReminders = true; const vehicleName = policy.vehicleId === 'general_policy' ? 'General Policy' : appData.vehicles.find(v=>v.id == policy.vehicleId)?.make + ' ' + appData.vehicles.find(v=>v.id == policy.vehicleId)?.model || 'Policy'; const p = document.createElement('p'); p.className = 'aibp-reminder'; p.style.backgroundColor = 'var(--aibp-danger-color)'; p.style.color = 'white'; p.innerHTML = `RENEWAL OVERDUE: Policy for ${vehicleName} with ${policy.provider} renewed on ${policy.renewalDate}. Please update or log new policy.`; renewalRemindersContainer.appendChild(p); } } if (!hasReminders) renewalRemindersContainer.innerHTML = '

No active policy with upcoming renewal (within 90 days) or policy details incomplete.

'; } // --- PDF Download --- function downloadPDFReport() { alert("PDF Download would be implemented here.");} // --- Data Management --- function exportData(){ /* ... */ } function importData(event){ /* ... */ } function clearAllData(){ /* ... with confirmations ... */ } // --- Initial Load --- function initializeUIFromState() { currencySymbolInput.value = appData.settings.currencySymbol; renderVehiclesList(); renderCoverageNeeds(); renderQuoteOptionalChecklist(); // Call after coverageNeeds are loaded renderQuotesComparison(); renderPolicyForm(); // This calls calculateNextPaymentDate renderExpensesLog(); renderSummaryAndReminders(); updateNavButtons(); // Set default dates for forms document.getElementById('aibp-quote-date').valueAsDate = new Date(); document.getElementById('aibp-expense-date').valueAsDate = new Date(); } function renderAllUIComponents() { initializeUIFromState(); } loadState(); initializeUIFromState(); showTab('vehicles'); // Placeholder full implementations for brevity function populateQuoteFormForEdit(quoteIdStr) { alert(`Edit quote ${quoteIdStr} - full implementation pending.`); } function deleteQuote(quoteIdStr) { alert(`Delete quote ${quoteIdStr} - full implementation pending.`); } // Add more placeholders if needed });

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