The Financial Reset · by First Lane Financial

Know where your money goes, and exactly what to do next.

The Financial Reset turns your income, bills and debts into one simple plan: a score that shows where you stand, your debt-free date, and one clear next step every month.

One-time payment. No subscription. Set up in about 5 minutes.

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The Financial Reset home screen on a computer: Reset Score 69, the next step, and a home savings goal on track
The Financial Reset on a phone showing a Reset Score of 69
Debt-free byApr 2029Saves $311 in interest
$19.95, one timeNo monthly fees, ever
No bank loginYou enter your own numbers
Private by designData stays on your device
Instant accessLink and code by email
Sound familiar?

Money shouldn't feel this confusing.

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Payday feels great. By the 25th, I'm wondering where it all went.

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I pay my cards every month, but the balances barely move.

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I've tried budgeting apps and spreadsheets. They lasted about two weeks.

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I'm saving for a home and a cushion, but I can't tell if I'm on track.

It's not a discipline problem.
It's a clarity problem.

How it works

Five minutes to set up. Five minutes a month.

No jargon, no 40-tab spreadsheet. Just answer plain questions and the Reset does the math.

  1. Day one

    Answer five quick questions

    Your take-home pay, your bills, your debts and what you're working toward. Every field tells you exactly what number goes there.

  2. Right away

    Get your plan and next step

    See your Reset Score, your debt-free date and the one move that matters most right now, explained in a sentence.

  3. Once a month

    Check in and watch it move

    A guided 5-minute check-in updates everything. A friendly email reminds you when it's time.

What's inside

Everything you need to reset, in one place.

Reset Score

See where you stand in one number.

Your Reset Score, from 0 to 100, sums up your whole money picture and tells you in plain words what it means.

  • Built from what you have left over, what you save, your debt, your credit use and your safety cushion
  • Shows how it changed since last month
  • Always paired with your single best next step
Reset Score of 69 with the message You are stabilizing
Debt payoff plan

Get a real debt-free date.

Add your debts once. The Reset builds a payoff plan that rolls each paid-off payment into the next debt, so your momentum grows.

  • Avalanche (least interest) or Snowball (quickest wins), your choice
  • See exactly how much interest you save
  • Your monthly debt payments fill in for you
Debt payoff plan showing debt-free by April 2029 and $311 in interest saved
Goals

Know if you're on track.

Saving for a first home, an emergency fund or paying off a card? Set the goal and see your finish date and whether you're on track.

  • Goals for savings, a home, debt, credit and more
  • On-track status and a projected finish date
  • Home goals work out your down payment for you
Goals screen with a first home goal 44 percent complete and on track
Credit What-If

See how common moves usually affect a score.

Before you pay down a card, open a new one or close an old one, see how that kind of move typically affects credit scores, in plain language.

  • Paying down balances, on-time history, new cards, closing cards and more
  • Shows typical point ranges, not promises
  • Uses your own cards to suggest a paydown target

Educational estimates based on general published patterns. Your actual score depends on your full credit report and the scoring model used.

Credit What-If tool listing moves like lowering the credit I use and paying off one card
Insights

Every number comes with a sentence.

Monthly notes tell you what went well and what to watch, with charts for when you want the details.

Insights screen with monthly notes, key numbers and charts of money in and out
Free calculator

How long until you're debt-free?

Try it with one card or loan. The Financial Reset plans all of your debts together.

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It's on your statement, usually near the top.

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Months to go–
Interest you'll pay–
What if you paid a little more?

Get my full plan for $19.95 →

Estimate for one balance at a fixed rate with no new charges. For education only.

Why the Reset

Simpler than a spreadsheet. Cheaper than an app.

The Financial ResetDIY spreadsheetSubscription budgeting apps
Cost$19.95 onceFree, plus your timeOften $10+ a month
Bank login neededNoNoUsually
Tells you what to do nextYes, every monthNoMostly tracks spending
Debt-free dateBuilt inIf you build the formulasVaries
Setup timeAbout 5 minutesHoursVaries
Private by design

Your numbers never leave your device.

Most money apps want your bank password. The Reset doesn't. You type in your own numbers and they're saved right in your browser. We can't see them, and we never sell anything.

  • No bank or card logins. Never enter account numbers or passwords.
  • We can't see your data. Your budget, balances and goals stay on your phone or computer.
  • Back up anytime. Save your plan to a file and restore it on a new device.
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“Most people don't need a lecture or another complicated app. They need to see their whole picture in one place and know the next right move. I built The Financial Reset to do exactly that, and priced it so anyone can start today.”
Mike Fapohunda, Founder, First Lane Financial
Get started

Your reset starts today.

The Financial Reset

Everything below, for a single one-time payment.

  • Reset Score with a plain-English verdict
  • Your one best next step, every month
  • Guided 5-minute monthly check-in
  • Budget plan with help on every field
  • Debt payoff plan and debt-free date
  • Goals for savings, a home, debt and credit
  • Credit What-If education tool
  • Insights notes and charts
  • Monthly check-in reminder emails
  • Works on phone, tablet and computer
One-time price$19.95USD

No subscription. Less than a typical credit card late fee. Your access link and code arrive by email within minutes.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What exactly do I get for $19.95?

Lifetime access to The Financial Reset web app: the Reset Score, monthly check-in, budget plan, debt payoff planner, goals, Insights and the Credit What-If education tool, plus monthly reminder emails. It's one payment with no subscription.

How do I get access after I pay?

Within minutes you'll get an email with a one-click link and your personal access code. Tap the link and you're in. If it doesn't arrive within an hour, check spam or promotions, or email [email protected].

Do I need to link my bank account?

No. You enter your own numbers, so there's no bank login, no account linking and no account numbers. Ever.

Is my information private?

Yes. Everything you enter is stored in your own browser on your own device. It isn't sent to us, and we can't see it. You can back it up to a file anytime.

Can I use it on my phone and my computer?

Yes. It works in any modern browser. Use your access code to unlock each device. Your numbers are saved per device, and you can move them with a backup file.

I'm not good with money. Is this too complicated?

It was built for exactly that. Every field explains what goes there, every number comes with a sentence, and the Home screen shows just one next step instead of a wall of charts.

Will this fix my credit score?

No tool can promise that, and we don't. The Credit What-If tool is educational: it shows how common moves typically affect scores so you can make informed choices. We don't contact creditors or credit bureaus for you.

Is this financial advice?

No. The Financial Reset is an education and planning tool. It doesn't provide personalized financial, legal, tax or credit advice.

Can I get a refund?

Because access is instant, sales are generally final. If you're charged twice, or a technical problem keeps it from working and we can't fix it, we'll refund you in full within 14 days. See our Refund & Delivery Policy.

Five minutes from now

You could know your debt-free date and your next move.

Stop guessing. Get a clear plan you'll actually stick with, for less than the cost of lunch out.

Get The Financial Reset for $19.95 →

One-time payment · Instant access · No bank login

First Lane Financial provides financial education products only. We are not a bank, lender, credit repair organization, credit counselor or registered investment adviser, and our products are not personalized financial, legal, tax or credit advice. Credit score information in our products describes general patterns and is not a prediction or guarantee of any result. Results depend on your own decisions and circumstances. Screens shown use a sample profile. Payments are processed securely by Stripe; we never see or store your full card number. All prices are in U.S. dollars (USD).

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