Have you seen cash stuffing binders? They normally come with a set of plastic wallets and labels to help you stash away money to help with budgeting. Let's take a look at what size they really are, then take a look at your options for filling them with functional inserts to help you get on track with your finances.

A6 isn't one of the more popular sizes, but I get orders for A6 things several times a week. These are usually for personal size bits instead, so now I always double-check when I see A6 come through on an order. If you shop on Amazon or Etsy, you'll come across lots of A6 binders, and the vast majority of them are mis-labelled.

It's actually a blessing in disguise, because personal sized inserts are much easier to find. However, there are other issues to consider with sizing if you're planning to use the plastic wallets that these planners tend to come with. We'll take a look at this later, but for now, let's take a closer look at the size differences between A6 and personal so you can check what your binder actually is.

A6 and personal size are not compatible

Do you have a mis-labelled A6 planner? It may be personal size instead. Check the dimensions and hole spacing to make sure you order the correct size inserts and accessories.

When customers are unsure about the correct size they need, I ask for a link or photos of the planner. It's easy to tell without measuring if you know what you're looking for.

Page proportions: A6 is short and wide compared to the elongated tall and narrow personal size.

Hole spacing: A6 holes are quite close to the top and bottom of the page with a small gap between sets. Personal holes have more space between the sets, and there's more room at the top and bottom of the page.

Get help with this handy size guide

Grab the free printable at the bottom of the page to help you identify your size and options. Print it out, lay your page on top and see what size you need.

The size guide will also show you how your pages compare to Franklin Covey Compact and Personal Wide so you can work out what size is best for you.

Please remember that when measuring, it's the page size that's important - not the binder dimensions.

While the mis-labelled 'A6 binders' are designed to accommodate personal size, the plastic wallets are wider - normally approximately 105mm, 10mm wider than personal size. For this reason, it's best to keep any wallets at the back of the planner. This means that if you'd like to use dividers to structure your pages, you'll be able to see the sections you need.

Using dividers and sections may help you add functionality to your planner. Cash stuffing planners usually come bundled with basic logging inserts to help you record your account transactions, but there's lots more you could add. Maybe you'd like to start a few savings pots, or maybe you'd like to track your online orders? How about giving yourself a weekly or monthly budget and ticking off what you've managed to do at the end of it? Budget-related inserts are below, and there's always the custom insert option available in the shop if this isn't quite what you're looking for.

If you'd like to see me demonstrating sizes and setting up a cash-stuffing planner, you can watch the video at the bottom of the page.

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Download the free printable to print on A4 paper.

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