YOUR GUIDE FOR JULY 2026

July is arriving with a bang as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. Plus, there’s lots of fun events – including the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. If you have a party in your future, use our Celebrations Kit to plan it and if you’re taking a trip, grab our Travel Kit.

Dates to Remember:

• Saturday, July 4 – Independence Day

To Do:

• Pay bills

• Save money for events, parties

• Clean house

• Prepare for meetings, volunteer work

• Prepare for medical appointments

• Prepare for concerts, parties, sports, theater

• Other errands

Start thinking about …

• Monday, Sept. 7 – Labor Day

• Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13 – Rosh Hashanah 

• Tuesday, Sept. 15 - Quarterly income tax deadline for self-employed

• Sunday, Sept. 20 – Yom Kippur

• Monday, Oct.12 – Indigenous People’s Day

• Saturday, Oct. 31 – Halloween

• Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Election Day

Use our checklists to help you plan:

• Monthly Checklist – This helps you map out the month ahead by saving money for upcoming events and scheduling time for errands. And it’s free.

• Yearly Adulting Checklist – Our free one-page guide makes sure you’ve completed your financial and health tasks.

• Personal Goal Checklist – With our worksheet, you set a goal and create the steps you need to achieve it. Free.

• New Life Starter Kit – Great for college graduates, this kit helps your job and apartment search. $25

• Travel Kit – Plan your next trip. $25

• Celebrations Kit – Host a party and get ready for the holidays. $25

• Health Kit - Keep track of your medical history and appointments. $15

• Safety Kit – Prepare a go-to bag and other tasks in case of emergencies. Free.