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 plan on doing the assignments before bed when my S.O. is home since the kids will also be asleep. I’m hoping to learn how to actually stick to a budget and not give up 3 days in cause i’m overwhelmed.
I plan to do with my morning coffee. I am excited to see how much I can save
I plan to work on my budget in my living room on my iPad in the evening or night
I plan to do this course at night as being a nurse in this pandemic I get home quite late at times; after midnight most nights. As I am divorced , the 2 cats and dog no one will bother me, except for meals, and I can unwind in my living room and do this course’s daily assignments.
I plan to do this course after my kids have gone to bed just because its my free time and i really need and want to be financialy stable for me and my kids as a single mum of 3 beautiful kids all under 12 years old
I plan to do this in the evening in my recliner and focus on my goals. Will share with my spouse as well so we are on the same page
I plan on doing the assignments after work when I have my de-stress time. I want to learn how to stick to a budget and not give in when someone tries to convince me to change things up (including myself).
I’d do the assignments just before heading to sleep. It’s the time of the day that I use to re-think things and learn a thing or two.
My financial status has recently changed. I want to use this budgeting tool as a sort of discipline to be able to save up the money for my dream.
I plan to do the assignments after dinner. I’m exocrines to learn how to save money and pay off my debts in 2.5 years! The saved money will help me invest in some property and build my wealth!
*excited not exocrines
I plan to do the assignments at home, during the end of each day. From this course, I expect to learn budget techniques tools that will improve my financial life.
We are (husband and I, no kids at the moment) decided on having our budget/course meetings once a week in the afternoons. He works overnights. We are in our mid twenties and trying to better our future.
Going to spend 10min during the day doing the classes to break up the work day. Really looking to take control of our spending!
I will work on this in the morning with my first cup of coffee at the dining room table. This will help me start each day with a strong focus on mindful spending.
Planning to do assignments on the weekends. Much to busy during the week working. Hoping I can do the courses at unspecified time and day.
I’m going to take this class at my new dining room bar, cocktail and wistful attitude nearby. Oh, and with an eraser on my pencil, because really, what is permanent about anything financial?
At 68 years old, it is well passed time to learn to live without credit cards.
I plan to do this after dinner with my husband.
I plan to do the course in the early morning when the house is quiet.
I think it may be best to do my work first thing in the morning, after bible study. Just looking to get a handle on finances.
#Excited. I’m excited to finally be on the right track in my life.
I will be doing the class in the afternoon. Would love to get a handle on finance and get out of debt
I plan on doing mine very early in the morning.
Between 3.30 and 4.30 am.
I always awake early, and don’t start work till 6 am.
I will do the classes in the evening after the day has settled done and I can completely put focus on this program.
i will be doing this in the evenings after work
we will be doing this at the kitchen table after dinner with our kids. We are excited to learn and apply all that a budget can help accomplish for small everyday things to bigger goals in life. But most importantly we want to pave the way for our kids to have a healthier “relationship” with their finances than we have for lack of knowledge and information.
I will be doing my assignments in bed with my husband at night before bed.
I plan to study this course late in the evening after my 4 month old daughter is asleep. Thankfully she doesn’t get back up until about 1:30-2:30a. This gives me time to maintain my dedication to this program!
I plan on doing the assignments during the day on my breaks while my husband is home so we can do them together.
I plan on doing these assignments once a week before bed.
I plan on doing these assignments every morning as soon as I wake up, in order to motivate myself for the day ahead!
Had hip surgery so I will be doing my assignments from the recliner late evenings.
I plan to do my budgeting 1st thing in the morning. It’s part of my daily method of operation. I will then pray and give thanks for this “daily” bread.
I plan on doing the assignments after dinner. Excited to start!
I would be doing the assignments in the evening hours. So excited!!
Saturday mornings for the upcoming week at my desk.
I plan on doing these assignments every morning as soon as I wake up, in order to motivate myself for the day ahead!
I plan on doing my assignments in the morning or the evening. It depends on my schedule for the day and how long it will take to complete the assignment.
I plan on working on my budget in the evening or night if my lupus pain is not under control. I have a quiet environment as I live just with my cat Poppy
I plan on doing these classes in the evening with my husband, once our daughter is in bed.
I plan to do it just before bedtime
I will do these in my little office upstairs. All my financial records are up there. Probably a few times a week.
I will do these in my little upstairs office. All my financial records are there. Probably a few times a week.
Hopefully at home with my new son
Planning on doing the assignments later in the evening.
I am excited about getting control over my finances and building a reserve for me and my family.
I am looking forward to doing things differently this time around in the area managing my money and finding a system that really works.
I plan to do my course just before bedtime
I plan to do my assignments in the morning
I plan to do my assignments at night. I am excited to get the opportunity to start planning my budget.
I am planning to my assignment in the evening while I am in bed. My daughter will be sleeping at that time
Planning to do my assignment in the evening while I am in bed. My daughter will be in sleeping at that time
I plan doing my assignments in the afternoon on my days off, so then I can truly focus on my classes.
I’m going to do my 10mins per day with my morning coffee
In the evening in bed after my daughter went to bed
I plan on doing these assignments at home right before bed. Taking the time to wind down and get some things done.
Hi there. I think I will plan to take the course in the lounge, with my husband (if he will get onboard) in the evening once the children have gone to bed – around 8pm.