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.
2,179 thoughts on “Welcome to Budget Bootcamp”
Early morning after the kids leave for school over a cup of coffee.
Early afternoon after gym or workout
At the end of my day when the kids and hubby are in bed and it’s quiet
After kids are in bed!
In the morning when I am drinking my coffee
On my lunch break. I’ve been budgeting for years, but always interested to gain any new insights.
That’s such a good perspective! I’ve also been budgeting for years, but I find there are always new things to learn!
right before bed is when I’ll complete my assignments. I am excited to learn a smarter way to manage my money so I can begin to plan my future and reach my goals.
I’ll do them everyday for 10 minutes. Right before I treat my body to some relaxation at night
I plan to work on them each day while sitting in my living room relaxing after work. I’m so excited about learning about a budget that works for me.
I plan to do these after dinner. I really need to get a budget going, and stick with it.
Tried to leave a comment but said I had already left one…after work as time permits during the evening as part of the routine before I head to bed.
I plan on working on my homework early in the morning. Just starting fresh for new year.
first thing in the morning, right after yoga!
Do it in increments during the week probably fit iassignments into my schedule as part of my evening routine if it’s about 10 minutes as mentioned…if it takes longer then I can still be able to focus on it.
I will do this work at 12:00. Already have a morning routine that works for me. Too tired at night before bed, when my 7 yr old niece gets home from school she requires all my attention. Noon sounds about right.
First thing in AM 6:30
Everyday in the evening when the kids are in bed.
I plan on working on it in the evening.
Hoping to do this after work before I start dinner
in the morning before the work day
After putting daughter to bed.
I will be doing the assignments in the morning, before things get going, on my couch or desk.
I plan on working on this in the evening prior to heading to bed.
I’m an early riser, so I will spend time completing my assignments every morning while I have my cup of coffee. I’m excited to finally get my spending habits under control and create a budget that fits my wants and needs.
evenings
In the morning before everyone gets up. I’m looking forward to creating a budget I can actually stick to so I can achieve our family goals.
In the evening after everyone is in bed. I will do this!
I will be doing assignments daily and will sit down with my husband as his schedule allows. We really need to find our budget leaks!
I will complete my course early in the morning
I plan on doing my assignments in the morning before I go to work. I’m looking forward to getting my spending under control and saving for traveling trips.
My plan is to do these of an evening, an hour or so before I go to bed.
Right before I start work every day. Personal first – work after 😉
Everyday in the evening when the kids are in bed.
9 am every morning
Morning time!
After Work daily…!!
At night after the kids are in bed.
Before bed
at the end of the day, when everybody is asleep and the house is quiet. early morning is for the gym 😉
For the weekdays – it’ll be at the end of the day, right after dinner with the fam. During weekends, it’ll be in the morning. Looking forward to learning and taking charge of my finances.
I will probably work on mine at night while kids are in bed since that’s my down time
I plan on doing these in the evening after the kids go down.
I’m excited to learn more about the envelop method and to effectively put the app to use.
Sunday after church during lunch
After dinner and the kitchen is cleaned up. Kids are in their phones and husband is watching tv and I can concentrate.
I’m planning to do my homework in the living room where it’s quiet after meditation and breakfast. I’m excited to learn how to use this app efficiently learning tips and tricks along the way on how to stay on track with the budget I set up for myself. Excited to just stay on track lol
As soon as I finish my morning devotions with a cup of coffee!
Evening when I have some spare time and it’s quite
After work when I’m waiting for buses to leave!
Oh that’s such a good idea!
In the evening, before going to sleep
Early morning before work over a cup of coffee. I hope to learn better habits for budgeting my income for trips and hobbies.
Daily in the morning.
I think I’m going to do this before bed that way kids are asleep and I can concentrate better!
In the morning during my cup of coffee
In the morning before work
At night after dinner when the house is quiet:)