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What’s Inside the Binder Edition




The Getting Ahead Guidebook β€” Binder Edition cover

Print-it-yourself paper edition

What’s Inside the Binder Edition

A complete take-it-anywhere paper version of the app β€” 14 tabbed sections, blank worksheets, and a filled-in example for every one. Here’s the full tour.

14tabbed sections
~77printable pages
3-holepunch-ready margin
Examplesfilled in for every form

The full tour β€” all 14 tabs

This is everything the printed binder covers, in order.

Tab 1 Β· Income

Income Tracking

You can't plan money you haven't counted.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 2 Β· Recurring

Recurring Charges

Recurring charges are the bills that show up every single month β€” rent, phone, streaming, insurance.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 3 Β· Reserves

Reserves & Sinking Funds

Some bills don't come every month β€” car insurance, property taxes, Christmas, or a surprise car repair.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 4 Β· Spending

Spending Categories

These are the everyday buckets you refill each month β€” groceries, fuel, eating out.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 5 Β· Fund Month

Fund the Month

Every time money lands, this is how you give each dollar a job β€” income by income, just like the app.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 6 Β· Big Picture

The Big Picture

Your one-screen money map.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 7 Β· Register

The Register

This is where your plan meets real life.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 8 Β· Debt Plan

Debt Payoff Planner

This turns 'I owe a lot' into a clear plan with a finish line.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 9 Β· Countdown

Debt-Free Countdown

It's motivating to know exactly when each debt disappears.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 10 Β· Purchases

Future Purchase Planner

Thinking about a big buy β€” a car, a trip, appliances?

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 11 Β· Sales Tax

Sales Tax Tracking

If you itemize (especially in a no-income-tax state), the sales tax you pay can be a deduction.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 12 Β· Schedule C

Schedule C Worksheet

If you run a small business or side gig, the IRS wants your income and expenses organized a certain way.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 13 Β· Tax Plan

Income Tax Planning

Taxes shouldn't be a once-a-year panic.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Tab 14 Β· Pre-Entry

Pre-Entry Worksheets

Plan on paper before you commit numbers.

βœ“ Why it matters Β· βœ“ Step-by-step Β· βœ“ Blank worksheet Β· βœ“ Filled example

Every section is built the same simple way

No jargon, no guessing β€” each tab walks you through it.

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Why it matters β€” a plain-English reason to bother, in a sentence or two.
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Step-by-step instructions β€” numbered, 5th-grade-simple steps with gold badges.
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A blank worksheet β€” real fill-in forms with room to write, ready to print again and again.
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A filled-in example β€” a handwritten sample so you always see what “done right” looks like.

Plus the owner bonuses

Buyers get a private owners page with:

  • Blank Forms Pack β€” every worksheet on its own, no examples, print as many as you like.
  • Paper Help Manual β€” a friendly guide that walks you through the whole binder.
  • Online Debt Payoff Calculator β€” snowball or avalanche, with your debt-free date.
  • Online Future Purchase Planner β€” check if a big buy fits your budget before you sign.

Ready to hold your money plan in your hands?

$9.95 Β· instant digital download Β· print it yourself

Digital PDF delivered instantly. Print at home or at any copy shop, add a 3-ring binder and dividers, and you’re set.