Budgeting Basics: Take Control of Your Cash Flow
Many people in recovery were never taught budgeting, or gambling disrupted the habits they once had. This 14-day program helps you build a spending plan you can run in real life, from tracking your first dollar to setting reliable systems. You will learn zero-based budgeting, needs versus wants, and how to handle shame, avoidance, and overwhelm without shutting down.
What You'll Learn
- Map your complete income and spending picture without judgment or avoidance
- Build a zero-based monthly budget where every dollar has a job
- Distinguish true needs from wants using a practical sorting structure
- Select and set up a daily tracking tool you will use consistently
- Create automated systems that keep your budget running on autopilot
- Develop a 90-day cash flow plan that absorbs surprises without breaking
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Face Your Finances
0/5Before spreadsheets and apps, you need to deal with the emotional weight of money. This module breaks through the shame, avoidance, and overwhelm that keep people from ever starting a budget, then gives you a clear picture of where you stand right now.
Module 2: Build Your Budget
0/5Now that you understand your numbers and your relationship with money, it's time to build an actual budget. This module teaches zero-based budgeting, helps you pick the right tools, and walks you through creating a complete monthly spending plan.
Module 3: Make It Stick
0/4A budget that works for one month is a project. A budget that works every month is a system. This final module teaches you how to automate, review, adjust, and sustain your budget through real life, including the curveballs.