The One Page Simple Money Plan

Managing money doesn’t need to be complicated, time-consuming, or stressful. With the right structure, it can feel clear, intentional, and easy to maintain.

The One Page Simple Money Plan is a clean, practical Google Sheets template designed to help you see exactly how much money is coming in, where it needs to go, and how to set up your accounts so every dollar has a role.

No financial jargon. No daily tracking. Just a clear plan that reflects how you like to manage your money.

What this plan helps you do

See the full picture in one place

The Simple Money Plan brings together your household income, core bills, and account-based budgeting into a single, easy-to-read overview. You can quickly see what’s allocated, what’s left over, and where adjustments might be needed.

Plan around real accounts, not categories

This plan is designed for people who like to see their money more clearly separated and organised. It includes space for up to 12 additional account categories, such as groceries, spending, savings, or sinking funds, so your plan mirrors how your bank accounts actually work.

Automatic calculations, done for you

Enter amounts, select frequencies (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or annually), and the plan automatically converts everything into clear annual totals and regular transfer amounts. No formulas to touch and no spreadsheets to build.

Built-in buffer option

You can choose to include buffers on selected expenses to plan ahead for future cost increases. This helps reduce surprises and keeps your plan stable over time, without needing constant adjustments.

Set it up once, then let it run

Once your plan is balanced, the calculated Regular Transfer amounts make it easy to set up automatic transfers. For many accounts, you can then operate on a simple rule: if the money is in the account, it’s available to spend. The plan is designed to be checked in on every 6–12 months, not managed daily.

What’s included

Your purchase includes immediate access to the One Page Simple Money Plan Google Sheets template and a clear, step-by-step PDF guide with beginner-friendly instructions. You’ll have lifetime access to your own copy, which you can update as your circumstances change.

Who this is for

This plan is ideal for people who prefer an account-based approach to managing money, want clarity without complexity, and like having a clear structure that runs quietly in the background. It’s well suited to households who want to organise their money once, automate where possible, and avoid tracking every individual transaction.

Who this is not for

This plan may not be a good fit if you enjoy detailed daily expense tracking, want a highly granular category-by-category breakdown, or prefer app-based budgeting tools that require frequent manual input.

The Fine Print

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