UK Budget Planner Spreadsheet (Excel) | Starter Tier

What’s Included

• My Budget
• Smart Calendar
• Quickstart Handbook

Highlights

• Instant digital download
• Built for Microsoft Excel desktop only
• Beginner-friendly; clean, calming layout
• Includes Organised Life Quickstart Handbook PDF

Full Description

The Starter tier of the Organised Life Financial Planning Suite is your gentle entry into organised money management. Built exclusively for Microsoft Excel desktop, this workbook uses structured formulas to help you track income, essentials, and monthly commitments. You’ll receive a clean Budget sheet, a Smart Calendar that highlights paydays, a friendly Quickstart Handbook to guide setup to help you begin. Everything is editable and designed to be calm, readable, and immediately useful.

Important notes:

- Built for Microsoft Excel desktop (Windows and Mac). Not compatible with Google Sheets or Numbers.

- Enable macros for Refresh buttons to work. If macros used, open the .xlsm file.

- Do not rename files; internal links rely on exact filenames.

- Support: organisedlifeco@gmail.com

How to install your digital download

1. Open the workbook in Microsoft Excel desktop.

2. Click Enable Content / Enable Macros when prompted.

3. Set Formulas → Calculation Options → Automatic.

4. If a sheet looks blank, press Ctrl + Alt + F9 to force a refresh.

Before you buy — quick compatibility checklist

Please check the points below to make sure the Organised Life Financial Planning Suite will work smoothly on your device.

You’re good to go if you have:

• A Windows laptop or PC (Windows 10 or Windows 11)
• Microsoft Excel desktop app installed
• Ideally, Excel for Microsoft 365 (Windows) (recommended for full features) or Excel 2021 (Windows) (supported; some features may be limited)

This workbook will NOT work as designed if you use:

• Excel for Mac
• Excel Online / browser version
• Google Sheets
• Apple Numbers
• LibreOffice / OpenOffice
• Excel mobile/tablet (iOS/Android)

Macros and automation

Some features use macros (VBA) for refresh buttons and automations. You must be able to click Enable Content / Enable Macros when prompted and not be blocked by workplace security settings.

Quick final check

If you’re unsure, open Excel and confirm you’re using the desktop Windows app (not a browser tab). If you can’t access macros or you’re using Mac/Sheets, this file is not suitable.

If you need help, contact organisedlifeco@gmail.com

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