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The Payday Reset

How to Break the Overdraft Cycle and Live on Your Salary in Ireland Without Borrowing

A simple payday routine that shows what money is really yours, protects your bills, and steps your overdraft down month by month, without new borrowing.

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Does this sound familiar?

  • Payday clears the overdraft. A few days later, you're back in it.
  • Bills and everyday spending come out of the same account.
  • You're never quite sure how much of your pay is really yours to spend.
  • By the last week, you check your balance before you buy the shopping.

None of that means you're bad with money. The task is to make each month's pay last until the next payday, rather than borrowing through the final stretch.

What you'll do

One routine, on every payday

  • See what money is really yours

    Take the overdraft out of the picture and work out the money actually available after payday.

  • Protect your bills first

    Set bill money aside as soon as your pay lands, before everyday spending starts.

  • Step the overdraft down

    Plan to borrow a little less on each pay cycle, without taking out new credit.

  • Keep it going

    A short weekly check-in keeps the routine on track between paydays.

Inside the book

Eight chapters, in order

Each chapter opens with one thing you can do straight away and ends with a short summary. A Free help section at the back lists where to get free, independent support.

  1. Chapter 1The monthly pay cycle & the overdraft loop
  2. Chapter 2Reading your payslip, fixed commitments & account switching
  3. Chapter 3The Payday Reset System
  4. Chapter 4The Overdraft Step-Down Plan
  5. Chapter 5Unstacking credit cards and buy now pay later
  6. Chapter 6Managing variable living expenses
  7. Chapter 7Building a starter cash buffer & managing lump sums
  8. Chapter 8The weekly check-in routine & long-term support

The worksheet

The Payday Reset Sheet

The thread running through the book. It helps you work out how much of your pay is really yours to spend, set bill money aside, and turn what's left into a weekly allowance. You build it in Chapter 3.

  • One page, filled in on payday.
  • Printable PDF in A4 and US Letter, free to download.
  • Or copy the layout into a notebook.
Get the printable worksheet
A simplified illustration of the Sheet's layout, with blank lines.

Who it's for

Is this book for you?

It's for you if…

  • You're paid a salary in Ireland.
  • You run short before payday and keep dipping into your overdraft.
  • You want a simple routine you can keep, on paper or in a notebook.

It's not for you if…

  • You're in serious debt arrears. Please contact the Money Advice and Budgeting Service first, at mabs.ie (opens in a new tab). Their help is free and confidential.
  • You're looking for investment or tax advice. This book doesn't give either.

About the author

Peter Tah

Author bio coming soon.

Questions

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General information for readers in Ireland, not financial, tax or legal advice. If you are struggling with debt, contact the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) for free, confidential help.