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Biweekly budget calendar: every check with a job

Paid every two weeks? Your 26 checks do not divide evenly across 12 months — and two months a year hand you a third check. A biweekly budget calendar maps every bill and goal to the check that covers it, turning the awkward math into a simple plan.

Build your biweekly calendar

  • 26 checks, mapped

    Every paycheck assigned its bills, sinking funds and debt payments.

  • Bills repeat per cycle

    Recurring items project across every pay period automatically.

  • Check coverage visible

    See whether each check covers its assigned bills before it lands.

  • Free core

    The calendar and recurring plans are free forever.

The biweekly math, solved

Two checks a month most months, three checks twice a year — that third check is the famous "bonus" paycheck. The calendar assigns it a job: extra debt, savings goals, or a buffer. Meanwhile each regular check has its bills, and the balance between checks is visible in advance.

Set it up once

  1. Add paydays as a recurring biweekly income item.
  2. Add bills with due dates as recurring items.
  3. Assign each bill to the preceding check mentally — the calendar shows it.
  4. Direct the third checks of the year to savings or debt.

Frequently asked questions

What is a biweekly budget calendar?

A calendar that maps your 26 annual paychecks to bills, sinking funds and goals, planning from payday to payday.

What do I do with the third paycheck months?

Assign them a job in advance — savings, debt, or buffer — so they are a plan, not a windfall.

Is it free?

Yes. The calendar and recurring plans are free forever.

26 checks, zero surprises

Free core, one-time Pro, no bank linking.

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