CFO Corner Week 4: Build Your 2026 Money Calendar in 10 Minutes

Welcome to CFO Corner! This week, we're building your 2026 money calendar in just 10 minutes. This simple visibility tool shows when money moves in and out of your life - preventing missed payments, eliminating surprise expenses, and reducing financial stress all year long. Meghan guides you through setting it up step-by-step as you listen.

In This Episode:

• Why a money calendar matters (and what it actually is)
• 5 simple steps to build your calendar in real time
• How to add paydays, bills, annual expenses, and tax dates
• Why this creates clarity without constant maintenance
• How to keep it updated with minimal effort

What You'll Build:

A simple tool that shows: ✓ When you're getting paid ✓ When bills are due ✓ Annual expenses before they hit ✓ Cash flow gaps to plan around ✓ Financial goals and milestones

Key Takeaway:

In less than 10 minutes, you'll build a tool your future self will use all year. No more missed payments. No more surprise expenses. Just clarity and confidence.

Resources:

• Free 2026 Money Calendar Template
• Sinking Fund Episode
• CFO Corner Week 1 Episode

Next week: Tax preparation made simple

Read the full Show Notes Here!

 

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• Rakuten