ellie's "Personal Financial Calendar"

1. 1. set deadlines for each goal Drag me to re-order

2. 2. January goals: Drag me to re-order

3. 3. compare where you were last year at this time with where you are today: set up a Net Worth Statement Drag me to re-order

4. 4. revise/set up a budget Drag me to re-order

5. 5. set targets for how much you plan to spend in major categories Drag me to re-order

6. 6. make sure that you are comfortable with how you're spending your money Drag me to re-order

7. 7. track your expenses using Microsoft Excel, Quicken, or Microsoft Money, or any other method Drag me to re-order

8. 8. February goals Drag me to re-order

9. 9. Get your tax information collected and submitted to your accountant Drag me to re-order

10. 10. If you are planning to contribute to an IRA for last year and haven't already done that, make your contribution now Drag me to re-order

11. 11. Get your emergency fund in place Drag me to re-order

12. 12. March goals: Drag me to re-order

13. 13. April goals: Drag me to re-order

14. 14. May goals: Drag me to re-order

15. 15. June goals: Drag me to re-order

16. 16. July goals: Drag me to re-order

17. 17. August goals: Drag me to re-order

18. 18. September goals: Drag me to re-order

19. 19. October goals: Drag me to re-order

20. 20. November goals: Drag me to re-order

21. 21. December goals: Drag me to re-order