Welcome to Goodbudget 101: Budget Bootcamp! We’re so excited for you to start this new budgeting journey — one where you’ll create a budget that works for you. And along the way you’ll build habits and learn techniques that will help you live out your budget for the rest of your life.
Now, we’re all starting from different places financially, but we’re all working towards the same goal… making a budget that works. We believe you can make and *keep* a budget. This budget will be your guide to help you spend on what’s important, save for big expenses, and give generously.
Over the next 29 days you’ll receive bite-sized assignments that are practical, reflective and relational and they’re all designed to help you create your new budget utilizing the envelope budgeting method (if you don’t know what that is, learn about it on our website and on YouTube). You can expect to spend about 5 to 10 minutes doing most of the assignments. Every so often there’ll be a longer assignment that will take about 30 minutes. Let’s get started.
Today’s Assignment
- Make a plan for when and where you’d like to do these assignments. Will you spend time working on them at the kitchen table after the kids are in bed, or early in the morning over coffee before everyone gets up? Will you do the assignments for the week all in one day, or divvy them up throughout the week? Deciding this ahead of time will give you a better shot at completing these assignments.
- Comment below and let us know when and where you’re planning to do your homework. Plus, share what you’re excited about learning in this course — and why.
Note for couples: If you share money with someone else, like your spouse, invite them to take this course with you. By working together, you’ll be able to build a solid budget that actually works — for both of you.
That’s it for today! We look forward to seeing you in the next assignment.
Happy budgeting,
-The Goodbudget Team
P.S. If you’re struggling to get ahead because you’re living paycheck to paycheck, GB 30: Break the Cycle might be a good starting place for you. In that course, you’ll spend 30 days working to boost savings and begin building a one-month cushion so you can break the cycle for good.
P.P.S. Or, if you’re currently experiencing a financial emergency, either from taking a pay cut, receiving a large medical bill, or something else, GB 911: Crash Course might be a better fit. There, you’ll learn how to make quick changes to your budget so that you can survive in the short term, adapt to your financial situation, and thrive down the road.
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I will complete assignments daily. I am excited to gain financial independence, and gain control of my finances
I’m planning to do assignments after work. I’m excited to learn more about how to manage my finances and build savings.
At the end of the day-
I will be completing assignments at the kitchen table in early afternoon and will be trying to complete each daily. I am excited to create a new budget moving into retirement.
I’m interested in learning how to foster better financial habits.
A new system for me to try!
I plan to complete the course Mon and Tues evenings after work.
thank you – looking forward to learning about budgeting.
I’ll complete the course when work is slow and I don’t have much else to do! 🙂
Analizaré cada mañana a primera hora
I will complete the assignments in the morning before I start my work day.
I’ll be completing mine in the early mornings. Before I assist my special needs son to get ready for School. There is always room for improvement.
I plan to do assignments after I put the kids to bed. I’m excited to learn about practical ways to budget and learn how to create a budget that works.
I will take these classes after dinner on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
My husband and I are excited to have found Goodbudget. I’m not as familiar with the envelope budgeting system as my husband. At the moment we don’t budget but we realize it’s time. I usually handle our finances and need all the help I can get. We will do the assignments together and have set aside Sunday evenings to start.
Excited to learn how to keep a budget and save for my future! Thinking of starting my mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays with each class.
excited to join! will be good to have some knowledge i didn’t learn in school
Hmmm…
I am recently retired, so could do my lessons anytime. I will aim for after lunch.
My belly will be full, it’ll be a good time to sit, chill and concentrate.
🙂
I’ll do the assignments daily after dinner. Excited to learn how to build up my savings over time.
i plan on doing this at home with my family
I plan on doing the assignments during my infants nap time/ after he goes to bed! I am looking forward to sticking to a budget and saving more money.
My partner had brain surgery which left her handicap and won’t be able to work for 2-3 years hopefully, Now I became the sole provided of a family of 3 Her, me and her son 7 yrs with one salary. I need to get organize and see if I need a second job. Will try to work on this every day.
I will complete the assignments in the morning over coffee. Looking forward to learning how to stay within a budget and save.
After taking the course outline
Will you spend time working on them at the kitchen table after the kids are in bed, or early in the morning over coffee before everyone gets up? I will do the assingments after school if I have no homework and also when I have free times on the weekend.
I will try my best to do them every day, and I will complete them after I have done all my priority tasks. I want to learn how to better manage my personal finances.
Looking forward to being the best version of myself financially
So excited to save money!
I plan on doing these on my days off and after work
I plan on doing assignments daily. Becoming financially responsible and not hoping to have enough money for bills.
All at oncelets get ‘er done!
I will have to work on it as time allows. I’m very excited to get started.