Know the date before it arrives.
Plain guides to calendars and reminders: time zones, recurring payments, transfer cut-off times, maintenance windows and holidays across two calendars.
Time Zones for Planners: Meetings, Deadlines and Daylight Saving
Most scheduling mistakes are time-zone mistakes. A few habits make them almost disappear.
MoneyNote 202Recurring Payments: Standing Orders, Direct Debits and Reminders
Rent, bills and subscriptions repeat on their own schedule. A simple system of reminders keeps them paid on time and stops forgotten charges.
TransfersNote 303Bank Transfer Cut-Off Times and Why Money Arrives Late
A transfer sent at the wrong moment can wait until the next working day. Knowing how cut-off times work helps you send, and expect, money at the right time.
ServicesNote 404Planning Around Maintenance Windows of Online Services
Banks, apps and online platforms switch parts of their service off for maintenance. If you know when, you can plan around it instead of being caught out.
CalendarsNote 505Planning Holidays Across Two Calendars
Many families and workplaces live by more than one calendar. Lunar and solar dates drift against each other, so holidays need a little extra planning.
AppsNote 606Choosing a Calendar and Reminder App That You Will Actually Use
The best planning app is the one you open every day. A few practical questions help you choose, and a few settings make any app more reliable.