Course curriculum

  • 1

    HOW TO FILL OUT THE INFO TEMPLATE

    • Download Your Info Template

    • Info Template Instructions

  • 2

    BEFORE WE BEGIN

    • Apps You’ll Need to Use

    • How to Set Up Your Accounts

    • Super Simple but Super Important Tips to Remember Before Editing Your Budget

    • How to Navigate the Lessons

  • 3

    COURSE 1: HOW TO ENTER YOUR INFO & NUMBERS

    • Course 1: Lesson 1 - How to Enter Your Names & Ages

    • Course 1: Lesson 2 - How to Enter Your Income

    • Course1: Lesson 2a - Salary-Based

    • Course 1: Lesson 2b - Self-Employed

    • Course 1: Lesson 2c - Combined

    • Course 1: Lesson 3 - How to Enter Donations

    • Course 1: Lesson 3a - One-Time/Flat-Rate Donations

    • Course 1: Lesson 3b - Percentage Donations

    • Course 1: Lesson 3c - Combined

    • Course 1: Lesson 4 - How to Enter Your Taxes

    • Course 1: Lesson 4a - Salary-Based

    • Course 1: Lesson 4b - Self-employed

    • Course 1: Lesson 4c - Combined

    • Course 1: Lesson 5 - How to Enter 401K Contributions

    • Course 1: Lesson 5a - Salary-Based & Combined

    • Course 1: Lesson 5b - Self-Employed

    • Course 1: Lesson 6 - How to Enter Bills Paid from Your Checking Account

    • Course 1: Lesson 7 - How to Enter Bills/Purchases Paid from Your REWARDS Credit Card

    • Course 1: Lesson 7a - Understanding Your Credit Card Cycle and How it Links to Your Budget

    • Course 1: Lesson 7b - How to Enter Your Estimated Credit Card Purchases

    • Course 1: Lesson 7c - How to Enter Your Credit Card Limit

    • Course 1: Lesson 8 - How to Enter Your Mortgage Loan Payments

    • Course 1: Lesson 9 - How to Enter Your Auto Loan Payments

    • Course 1: Lesson 10 - How to Enter Your Debt Payments

    • Course 1: Lesson 11 - How to Enter Your Savings-Investment Transfers

    • Course 1: Lesson 12 - How to Complete the Setup of the “Budget – Checking” Tab

    • Course 1: Lesson 13 - How to Complete the Setup of the “Savings” Tab

    • Course 1: Lesson 14 - How to Complete the Setup of the “HYSA” Tab

    • Course 1: Lesson 15 - How to Complete the Setup of the Investment Tabs

  • 4

    COURSE 2: HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR BUDGET

    • Course 2: Lesson 1 – Understanding the Importance of the “Balance” Column on Your “Budget – Checking” Tab

    • Course 2: Lesson 2 – How to Automate Your Bill Payments & Never Overdraft

    • Course 2: Lesson 3 – Understanding the Importance of Reconciliation

    • Course 2: Lesson 4 – Daily Budgeting Tasks

    • Course 2: Lesson 4a – Making Purchases

    • Couse 2: Lesson 4b – Reconciling Your Checking Account

    • Course 2: Lesson 4c – Reconciling Your Rewards Credit Card

    • Course 2: Lesson 5 – Weekly Budgeting Tasks

    • Course 2: Lesson 5a – Reconciling Your Income Payments

    • Course 2: Lesson 5b – Reconciling Bills and Transfers

    • Course 2: Lesson 6 – Monthly Budgeting Tasks

    • Course 2: Lesson 6a – Update Interest Earnings in Your Savings & HYSA

    • Course 2: Lesson 6b – Update Gains & Losses in Your Investment Accounts

    • Course 2: Lesson 6c – Update Interest & Finance Charges on Your Debts & Loans

    • Course 2: Lesson 6d – How to Enter Your Rewards Credit Card Payments & MAKE MONEY From Your Credit Card

    • Course 2: Lesson 7 – Annual Budgeting Tasks

    • Course 2: Lesson 7a – Update Your Giving Rate

    • Course 2: Lesson 7b – Update Your Tax Bracket

    • Course 2: Lesson 7c – Update Your Self-Employed Taxes Calculator

    • Course 2: Lesson 7c1 – Update the Percentages of Your Office and Auto Use

    • Course 2: Lesson 7c2 – Update the Standard Deduction Allowed Each Year

    • Course 2: Lesson 7c3 – Update the Self-Employment Tax Rate & Your Net Income Calculation

    • Course 2: Lesson 7c4 – Update Your Tax Bracket

    • Course 2: Lesson 7c5 – Determine Your Retirement Contribution Limit

    • Course 2: Lesson 7c6 – Determine Your Estimated Taxes Due

    • Course 2: Lesson 7d – Review/Update Your Net Worth

    • Course 2: Lesson 7d1 – How to Calculate Your Current Real Estate Market Value

    • Course 2: Lesson 7d2 – How to Calculate the Current Market Value of Your Vehicles

    • Course 2: Lesson 7d3 – Understanding How Your Net Worth is Calculated

    • Course 2: Lesson 7e – Update Your Savings Goals

    • Course 2: Lesson 7f – Update Your Investment Contributions

    • Course 2: Lesson 8 – How to Save and How Much to Save

    • Course 2: Lesson 8a – Emergency Fund

    • Course 2: Lesson 8b – Living Expense Fund

    • Course 2: Lesson 8c – How to Save Funds for Your Taxes if You are Self-Employed

    • Course 2: Lesson 8d – How to Achieve Your Financial Goals

    • Course 2: Lesson 9 – How to Budget with Your Partner

    • Course 2: Lesson 10 – Life Transition Budgeting Tasks

    • Course 2: Lesson 10a – Update Goal & Milestone Purchases on Your “Budget – Checking” Tab

    • Course 2: Lesson 10b – Update Goal & Milestone Purchases on Your “Credit Card” Tab

    • Course 2: Lesson 10c – Update Larger & More Long Term Planned Purchases on Your “Brokerage” Tab

    • Course 2: Lesson 11 – How to Pay Off Consumer and Student Loan Debt ASAP

    • Course 2: Lesson 12 – How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

    • Course 2: Lesson 13 – How to Pay Off Your Auto Loans Faster

    • Course 2: Lesson 14 – How to Calculate How Much to Invest to Cover All Expenses After Retirement

    • Course 2: Lesson 14a – If You Solely Bring in Salary-Based Income

    • Course 2: Lesson 14b – If You Are Solely Self-Employed

    • Course 2: Lesson 14c – If You Receive Both Salary-Based Income and Self-Employment Income

    • IMPORTANT NOTE:

    • Course 2: Lesson 15 – How to Update Your Budget When You Are Retired (AND Check to See NOW if Your Contributions Are Enough)

    • Last But Not Least