The Money System
Sample pageStep 1: List every bill with its due date
- Open the Budget Workbook and go to the Bills sheet.
- Enter each bill: its name, amount, due date and the account it leaves.
- Mark the bills that stay the same every month, such as rent.
- Sort the rows by due date.
Why this step comes first
Sorted due dates show which bill a tight week can wait on and which cannot. One list ends the month-end guessing.
A sample page from the Money System. The full guide continues from here, with a note for Quicken and QuickBooks users.