Help me be a better Spreadsheet Santa! 🎅

Spreadsheet Santa's Making His List... 📝

Hey everyone, it’s Ren here…

I hope you’re having an awesome week!

You'll never guess what happened the other day...

I was decorating our Christmas tree (way too early according to hubby), carefully hanging those special ornaments we've collected over the years, when I found this old calculator ornament.

Yeah, I know - who has a calculator ornament? 🤓

But finding it sparked something in me. You see, back when I first started creating spreadsheets, they were just simple tools to solve my own financial puzzles.

Now, years later, these tools have helped over 36,000 amazing people like you take control of their finances.

It's like I've become some sort of... Spreadsheet Santa! (Hubby rolled his eyes so hard at that one, I thought they might get stuck 😅)

🎅 Help Spreadsheet Santa Help You!

Here's the thing - before Santa delivers presents, he needs to know what everyone wants, right?

Well, I'm taking a page from his book!

I want to create tools and resources that truly help YOU achieve your financial goals.

But before I pour time and energy into creating something no one wants, I need to know what you need the most help with!

✨ Quick Poll: What's Your Biggest Financial Challenge?

What area of your finances would you love help with most? (Totally anonymous by the way) Just click one option:

💫 Why Your Answer Matters

You know what's really magical about this season? It reminds us that we're all in this together. Your response to this poll will help shape the tools and resources I create in 2025.

Think of it as writing your letter to Spreadsheet Santa! 🎅

Every spreadsheet I create comes from a place of wanting to solve real problems for real people. Whether it's:

• Making budgeting less scary

• Taking the stress out of debt repayment

• Simplifying the saving process

• Or demystifying investments

🎁 A Little Holiday Gift From Me to You

Speaking of solving real problems... I just couldn't help myself! While we wait for your poll responses, here are some of my favorite holiday money-saving tricks (because giving helpful tips is kind of my thing 😊).

The "No January Regrets" Strategy Remember last January when those holiday credit card bills started rolling in? Yeah, me too. Here's what I do now:

• Break down your total holiday budget into weekly amounts starting NOW
  

• Set up a separate "Holiday Joy" account (I know, sounds cheesy, but it works!)
  

• Add 20% extra to your budget estimate - trust me, you'll thank me later

The "Meaningful Memories" Method Fun fact: Last year, hubby and I tried something new that saved us a ton:

• We created a "presence over presents" list
  

• Listed free or low-cost holiday activities (turns out, driving around looking at Christmas lights is still magical as an adult!)
  

• Started new traditions that don't revolve around spending (our gingerbread house competition is getting INTENSE)

The "Smart Santa" Shopping System Here's my personal holiday shopping strategy:

• Create your gift list NOW (yes, before the panic-buying starts)
  

• Use price tracking apps for big purchases
  

• Shop with cashback apps and credit cards (but only if you can pay them off
  immediately!)
  

• Keep a "gift ideas" note on your phone year-round (goodbye last-minute expensive purchases!)

See? I told you I love giving!

These are just a tiny sample of the kind of practical tips and tools I love sharing with this amazing community.

💭 Final Thoughts

As I sit here looking at that quirky calculator ornament, I'm reminded that the best gifts are the ones that truly make a difference in someone's life.

That's why I'm so excited to hear from you.

Your response will help ensure that the tools I create in 2025 are exactly what you need to reach your financial goals.

To your financial success (and festive spirits!),

Ren

P.S. Don't forget to click your biggest financial challenge above. Together, we can make 2025 your best financial year yet! 🎄✨