🦃 Thankful for the Paycheck… But Want To Feel More Control Where It Goes? Thanksgiving Reset 👇
Mildred Dillon CPA 
Find peace this Thanksgiving with gratitude for clarity—track bills, debts, auto-drafts and more, easily with our Money Management Pocket Planner.
Feeling Grateful but Still Stressed About Money?
The holidays are here, and for many people, this season is a mix of gratitude… and anxiety. You’re thankful for your job—whether you love it or it’s simply keeping the lights on—but you’re also juggling bills, paychecks, and year-end spending chaos.
And underneath it all is one question:
“Do I have enough?”
Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
Because much of the tax code is written for business activity, most employees and folks earning occasional 1099 income miss deductions, credits, and simple write-offs that would put money back in their pockets.
The truth is:
The higher your job income, the more the IRS takes—unless you have a plan.
Money All Over The Place? I’ve Been There!
After the 2008 recession took me out financially, I rebuilt my personal finances starting with the simplicity of pen and paper and a 3 ring binder system that:
- included worksheets to lay it all out - a visual structure I needed separate from my business accounting system
- reorganized every bill I had,
- showed me the details clearly in so I could make action plans to dig out if the hole.
I saved $20,000 in 18 months,
That binder system became the portable the pocket planner. Taking it with me made it my go-to place for all details about my money. That clarity helped me come back stronger. And it’s the same clarity I help people build now—especially before year-end spending takes over.
The Pocket Planner - A Simple Tool to Help You Get Control
Writing it down connects you to your money in a way apps simply can’t.
The Pocket Planner is a 12-month personal finance system that gives you one clear place to PLAN, see what’s coming, see what’s due, and what needs your attention. Most people feel calmer within the first week of using it.
A Hybrid That Fits Real Life
When you consider the state of our economy, many people are doing things to make extra money outside of the job. It could be home-based and occasional or ongoing generating an actual tax form called a1099.
Without even knowing it, they’re incurring deductible, business related expenses that never get considered at tax time.
That’s why my Pocket Planner also includes:
→ A simple “monthly business expenses” page
One page per month, designed for light 1099 activity.
Easy to log. Clear to flip back to. Ready for tax time - no monthly accounting software needed.
Note: If your extra income is significant and you would like to automate tracking deductions, I have a FREE app setup for you. Check out the Thanksgiving Blog Post at www.YourMoneyDr.com/Blog
Imagine Seeing Your Money in One Place
Picture this for the holidays:
- All your bills and to-do lists on one weekly page
- Your debts listed separately (no more guessing)
- Surprise ACH payments @ subscriptions — all mapped out
- A monthly view of what’s coming
- And the ability to flip back to last month to compare and stay on track
That kind of clarity brings peace — real peace.
Why Gratitude + Clarity Matter Right Now
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the meal.
It’s about pausing long enough to take stock of what’s working—and what’s not.
This year, take stock of your finances:
- Be grateful for the income you have
- Gain clarity on where it goes
- And make simple decisions that prevent end-of-year money stress
When you write it down, you see it.
When you see it, you own it.
And when you own it, you take control. Getting organized now will save you stress later.
You don’t need complicated tools. Just the right system.
🎁 Your Pocket Planner: A Gift to Yourself
This little book is a 12-month set of undated worksheets - a system you can start anytime.
And with the included QR code, you can access a short 30-minute video walkthrough to see exactly how to use it — step by step.
It’s more than a planner. It’s a way to:
- See your money clearly
- Reduce holiday stress
- Build lasting peace with your finances
The Pocket Planner includes:
✔ 12 months of personal finance worksheets
✔ Weekly bills + e-bills pages
✔ Debt tracker
✔ Insurance + draft tracker
✔ Monthly goals
✔ A “light 1099” business expense page (one per month)
✔ A free 30-minute video walkthrough via QR code
Start anytime. Stay on track everywhere.
🏁 Your Next Step
When you see your money, you can own your money — and that peace lasts long after the holidays.
Grab your Pocket Planner now and unlock VIP access to the Black Friday Budget Bundle — the same system that helped me save $20,000 rebuilding my finances.
🎧 Want a quick overview before you buy?
Watch me explain the Pocket Planner pages here (Podcast Episode 52):
The Power Of Personal Finance Planning
🎁 Ready to feel in control?
This Thanksgiving, give yourself the gift of calm.
Grab your Pocket Planner, map out your weekly bills and drafts, and lighten your mental load.
See you in my next post!
Categories: : Debt Payoff, Saving