As promised, I’ve put together a list of basic items to check off that you have access to when starting your budgeting and finance journey.

I suggest keeping these digitally with a password manager that securely manages your password. I use LastPass, but there are many available. Do your research and make sure you comfortable with it.

NOTE: I am just sharing what I use, please do your own research and be absolutely comfortable with what you use and how you store this info.

The reason I prefer this method is because it not only keeps it secure but it is accessible at all time. If I need details on the fly I can simply log in and get it.

Passwords can also be auto-filled making it quick and easy, not having to remember all my passwords. I suggest also having auto-generated passwords that are strong so nothing is the same, and again more secure!

If you are keeping it manually on paper, make sure it’s in a secure location. Don’t use the same passwords for everything, especially for financial information.

I have also created a free printable as per request!

Any-who, where were we?! Right the checklist. So I suggest screenshotting this, copying into your notes, printing, or writing it and changing it to exactly what is relevant to you!

LOGIN CHECKLIST

Banking

• Everyday Accounts
• Investments/Shares
• Home Loans
• Personal Loans
• Credit Cards
• PayPal

Centrelink

Utilities

• Electricity
• Gas
• Water
• Council/Rates
• Phone/Mobile
• Internet

Insurances

• House
• Car
• Health
• Other

Superannuation

Subscriptions

• Netflix/Stan/Foxtel/Other
• Phone Apps (Google or Apple Accounts)

When you are collating all this info, and if you are not using a Password Manager (this will save everything for you). Then I suggest taking note of the following infomation:

• Website/Name:
• Login:
• Email:
• Password: