GB 101: Budget Bootcamp
New to budgeting? Never had a budget that really worked? Start with Goodbudget 101, where we’ll walk you through creating a budget you can actually stick with!
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Introduction to Goodbudget 101
In this monthlong course, we’ll show you how to create a budget that works. From creating budget categories and tracking expenses to developing patterns of planning before you spend, you’ll get everything you need to create and maintain a budget that will grow and change with you.
Note for couples: look out for tips to help you get on the same page about money.
OVERVIEW
- Complete in 1 month
- 10 minutes/day
- 29 assignments
YOU WILL LEARN TO
- Create a budget
- Track your spending
- Experiment with Fun and Giving
- Maintain your budget for the long haul
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
- Computer
- Goodbudget app
- Bank statements
Week 1: The Foundation
- 10 minutes to complete
DAY 2
Start building the foundation of your budget! Estimate your income and see what you have to work with.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- Bank statements
- Computer
DAY 3
See how you’ve spent in the past so you can make decisions about how you’d like to spend going forward. Take a look now.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- Bank statements
- Computer
DAY 4
Decide what budget works for you! Start with a template and create your rough draft.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- Computer
- 10 minutes to complete
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
Week 2: Develop Budgeting Habits
DAY 7
Start setting aside money for the things you plan to spend on. Learn how to fill your Envelopes so the money is ready to go when you need it.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- Computer
DAY 8
Start tracking your spending, and build the mental muscles to help you succeed with budgeting.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
DAY 9
Build the habit of thinking about your spending every time it happens.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- 10 minutes to complete
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- 10 minutes to complete
Week 3: All About Fun
DAY 13
This week is all about Fun! Because budgets just won’t work unless there’s space for Fun.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- Computer
DAY 14
Make space for fun spending. So you can live life and still stay on track.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- 10 minutes to complete
Week 4: Giving
DAY 18
Practicing gratitude for what we’ve received helps us be generous with others too.
- 10 minutes to complete
DAY 19
Creating space in our budgets for things we value is important! Be inspired to make space for giving in your budget.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- Computer
- 10 minutes to complete
- Pen & Paper
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
DAY 22
Spontaneity is the spice of life! Be generous when the urge strikes.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
DAY 23
We can be generous and stay on track! What did you notice about your giving?
- 10 minutes to complete
- 10 minutes to complete
Week 5: Look Back & Adjust
DAY 25
We all fall behind on adding our expenses sometimes! When that happens to you, don’t sweat it. Learn how to get caught up.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
DAY 26
Life happens, but often we can plan for surprises. What unexpected expenses will you plan for?
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- Computer
DAY 27
Our budgets will change and grow with us! Learn how to tell when it’s time to adjust.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- Computer
DAY 28
Let’s acknowledge our budget victories! Take a look back at what you’ve achieved.
- 10 minutes to complete
- Goodbudget app
- 5 minutes to complete
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