Guides

Helpful guides for every kind of date.

Simple systems and clear explanations for the dates that matter: bills, renewals, cheques, celebrations and calendars.

How to never miss a bill due date (a simple system)A simple, repeatable system for tracking every bill due date and late-fee date, so nothing slips.
How long is a cheque valid? Rules explained with examplesCheque validity rules explained with worked examples, plus how to make sure you deposit in time.
Insurance renewal checklist: what to do 30, 7 and 1 day beforeA step-by-step checklist for car, home and health insurance renewals, from a month out to the last day.
Planning for an Indian wedding as a guest: every function, explainedMehendi, Haldi, Sangeet, the ceremony and the reception: what each function is and how to plan for all of them.
How to convert a Vikram Samvat date to the English calendarHow the Vikram Samvat calendar works, how its months and tithis map to English dates, with examples.
How to track subscriptions and cancel before free trials endA practical way to track every subscription and free trial so you cancel in time and only pay for what you use.
Warranty tracking: the easiest way to keep every expiry dateHow to keep track of warranty expiry dates for appliances and electronics, and what to do before they run out.
Hijri calendar explained: converting dates for Ramadan and Eid eventsHow the Hijri calendar works, why its dates move each year, and how to convert Ramadan and Eid dates.
How to turn a screenshot into a calendar event on iPhone and AndroidThe ways to turn a screenshot of an invite, ticket or bill into a calendar event or reminder, on iPhone and Android.
A family calendar that runs itself: bills, school events and appointmentsHow to set up a household system for bills, school events and appointments that needs almost no upkeep.