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The 2026 Money Calendar

Three timed money moves a month. Print two letter pages, stick them up, check the boxes. Built for real households, not a 12-page binder.

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2026 Money Calendar · H1

Jan–Jun · Three moves each month · Print page 1 of 2

January

  • Write one savings goal and automate a transfer
  • Check W-4 withholding before refund season
  • Pick your HYSA home for the year

February

  • Pull free credit reports (AnnualCreditReport.com)
  • Cancel unused subscriptions
  • Book tax prep or software now

March

  • Start taxes early; estimate refund or bill
  • Fund prior-year IRA before deadline
  • Match insurance deductibles to emergency fund

April

  • File taxes; park any refund in savings first
  • Set HSA / 401(k) contribution pace
  • Run a one-week no-spend reset

May

  • Negotiate one bill with a competitor quote
  • Re-shop auto insurance (3 quotes)
  • Write a summer travel budget before booking

June

  • Mid-year budget vs actual, by category
  • 401(k): half year gone, half match captured?
  • Recheck emergency fund vs expenses
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2026 Money Calendar · H2

Jul–Dec · Finish the year with intent · Print page 2 of 2

July

  • Check credit score and utilization trend
  • Audit bank fees year-to-date
  • Update beneficiaries on accounts

August

  • Build fall / back-to-school budget early
  • Raise 401(k) by 1%
  • Start holiday sinking fund (total / 4)

September

  • Prep open enrollment medical spend notes
  • Re-shop home or renters insurance
  • Subscription audit again

October

  • Open enrollment: choose on purpose
  • Rebalance investments vs target
  • Holiday fund: two deposits in?

November

  • Holiday budget before first purchase
  • Fix the year's biggest spending category
  • Schedule year-end money moves

December

  • Year-end: gifts, 401(k) top-up, HSA max
  • Write three money wins from this year
  • Set January's first goal
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