Build Your Financial Foundation
Master budget fundamentals through practical learning designed for real-world application. Join our comprehensive program starting August 2025.
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Why Budget Foundations Matter
Financial stability starts with understanding where your money goes. Most people struggle not because they don't earn enough, but because they never learned systematic approaches to managing what they have.
- Track spending patterns that often go unnoticed
- Create realistic budgets that actually work long-term
- Build emergency funds gradually and sustainably
- Develop habits that support financial growth
- Plan for both expected and unexpected expenses
Your Learning Journey
We've structured this program around practical skills you'll use immediately. Each module builds on the previous one, creating a comprehensive understanding of personal finance management.
Money Tracking
Learn to identify and categorize all income and expenses. Discover spending patterns that might surprise you.
Budget Creation
Build realistic budgets based on your actual spending habits, not theoretical ideals that don't match real life.
Habit Formation
Develop sustainable financial habits that support your goals without requiring constant willpower or sacrifice.
Cassiopeia Thornfield
Lead Financial Educator
15+ years teaching practical finance • Certified Financial Planning background • Author of "Budgeting Without Stress"
Learn From Real Experience
Cassiopeia brings years of helping individuals transform their financial lives. She's worked with everyone from fresh graduates drowning in student debt to families preparing for retirement. Her approach focuses on what actually works in daily life, not textbook theories.
Practical Application
Every lesson includes real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises using your actual financial situation.
Individual Support
Small class sizes ensure personalized feedback and guidance tailored to your specific circumstances.
Long-term Focus
Build skills that serve you for decades, not quick fixes that fade after a few months.
Community Learning
Connect with others on similar journeys and learn from diverse experiences and perspectives.
Ready to Take Control?
Our next Budget Foundations program begins August 2025. Classes meet twice weekly for eight weeks, with flexible scheduling options to fit your life.
Flexible Learning
Evening and weekend sessions available. Miss a class? Catch up with recorded sessions and supplementary materials.
Real Results
Participants typically identify 0-500 in monthly savings opportunities and build confidence in financial decision-making.