Join The Dispatch

Real help starting and running your own business, straight to your inbox every month. Join today and get the free Skill Self-Assessment, the 15-minute workbook that finds the service business that fits you.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

The Finances Toolkit

Treat money as strategy, not a scorecard

Most money advice tells you to cut the little things and feel guilty. The Finances Toolkit does the opposite. It treats your money as leverage, a tool for buying back time and options rather than a number you are judged by. These are the trackers, budgets and decision frameworks I used to fund a campervan year across thirteen countries and a house in Portugal bought outright, on far less than people assume.

Money is supposed to buy you freedom, not stuff

When I stopped optimising for a bigger salary and started optimising for optionality, everything changed. The point was never to earn the most. It was to need less, spend with intent, and turn the gap into freedom. This toolkit is the system that made that possible, built for people who want their money working toward a life, not just a balance.

What you get

  • Monthly spend tracker (auto-categorising). See where your money actually goes, without hours of manual sorting.
  • Lifestyle arbitrage calculator. Work out how much further your income stretches in different places and setups.
  • Fixed-vs-Flexible decision matrix. Know which costs are worth keeping and which are quietly draining your freedom.
  • Debt elimination plan template. A clear, motivating path out of debt that you will actually stick to.
  • Net worth and optionality tracker. Track the number that really matters: how many choices your money buys you.

Who it is for

For anyone who wants their money to buy back time, not things. Whether you are clearing debt, building a buffer, or planning a bigger life change, this gives you the clarity to make money a strategy instead of a source of stress.

Use it this week

  • Instant download. Everything arrives the moment you buy.
  • Editable in Excel, Numbers and Google Sheets. Use the tools you already have.
  • Lifetime updates. Improvements come to you free, forever.

Risk-free. If it does not help you see your money more clearly, the refund policy has you covered.

Want the full picture? Get both toolkits

Pair this with the Business Toolkit to build the income. Get The Founder’s Bundle and save versus buying separately.

New for 2026: four more tools inside

Every toolkit comes with lifetime updates, and this year’s update is a big one. The Finances Toolkit now also includes:

  • The Set Your Rate calculator. Works backwards from the life you want to fund, so your rate is a decision rather than a hope.
  • Getting Paid. The late-invoice scripts that resolve most overdue bills at message one.
  • The Steady Pay Cheque planner. Turns lumpy client payments into a salary you can rely on.
  • The Self-Employed Tax Calendar, UK and US. Every date in your diary, so tax day is just another bill you already saved for.

Frequently asked questions

What format are the trackers in?

Editable spreadsheets that open in Excel, Numbers and Google Sheets, plus simple guides.

Do I need to be good with money already?

No. The toolkit is built to give you clarity from a standing start, whatever your current situation.

Is it a one-time payment?

Yes. Pay once, keep it forever, with every future update included.

Scroll to Top