The 4 Forgotten Paychecks That Can Change Your Family’s Finances in 2026
It’s exhausting to feel like your paycheck is spent before it even hits your account, leaving you stressed about summer camps or holiday shopping months in advance. But in 2026, the calendar is handing you a rare "cheat code": four specific months where you receive five paychecks instead of four. By identifying these "forgotten" paychecks now, you can stop the cycle of reactionary spending and transform those extra funds into a strategic shield. Learn how to claim that "unassigned" income to crush debt, fund a stress-free summer, and finally get—and stay—ahead of the curve.
How to Budget for the Year When Everything is Expensive and Crazy
Is your bank account is constantly under siege by "due tomorrow" school fees, surprise doctor visits, and the skyrocketing cost of groceries? It is exhausting to try and maintain a budget when family life is inherently unpredictableFind out how to build a Minimum Viable Budget that actually accounts for the unpredictability. By learning how to turn heart-pounding three-digit surprises into boring, manageable weekly amounts, you can stop reacting to your finances in a panic and finally gain the visibility and control you need to breathe easy.