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Budget Bootcamp: a budget that works in 7 days
Seven short lessons, one small task a day. By day 7 you have a written budget, a starter emergency fund plan and a debt plan.
Lessons
- Know your number · 10 minEvery budget starts with one number: what actually lands in your account each month.
- See where the money went · 20 minBefore planning, look back. Thirty days of real spending beats any guess.
- Needs, wants and savings · 15 minThe 50/30/20 guideline is a quick health check for your spending.
- Give every dollar a job · 20 minA plan for next month, written before the month starts.
- Start an emergency fund · 10 minA cushion turns a crisis into an inconvenience.
- Make a debt plan · 15 minList every debt and pick an order. The method matters less than sticking to it.
- Make it stick · 10 minBudgets work when checking in is a habit, not a chore.
Questions
Is this financial advice?
No. It's general education about common budgeting methods. Your situation may need advice from a qualified professional.
Do I need any software?
No. Pen and paper work; the free calculators linked in each lesson do the math if you prefer.
How long does each lesson take?
About 10–20 minutes to read and do the day's task.
Printable workbook
Every lesson's key points plus fill-in worksheets for each day's task. Print it and work through the course on paper.
Instant PDF download.
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to know where their money goes and get ahead each month.