The Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting Series

This budgeting for beginners series will walk you through the process of creating your first budget, step-by-step. Also includes free printables!

Ditch expensive software and learn how to create a simple budget from scratch. This Beginner's Guide to Budgeting series will hold your hand along the way, and includes FREE printables! #budgetingtips #howtobudget #budgetinghacks #budgetingprintables #budgetingforbeginners


Welcome to the Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting Series! If you are just starting your financial journey, or just wanting to learn how to manage money better, I encourage you to follow along and try my personal {and simple!} budgeting system.

There’s no need to buy expensive software. In the following posts, you will learn how to start a budget completely from scratch, and each post includes free printables to help you along the way. All you need is a willing and can-do attitude!

Because I want this experience to be life changing, if you go through this series, and something isn’t quite clear, please email kalynbrooke{at}creativesavingsblog{dot}com with any questions, and I’ll help you out!

Part 1: Why You Need a Budget…Yes, YOU!

Part 2: How to Track Your Income

Part 3: How to Track Your Expenses

Part 4: Building Your First Budget

Part 5: Create Your Own Money Management System

Part 6: I Have A Budget, Now What?

Part 7: How to Budget on Irregular Income

Part 8: Taking Your Budget to the Next Level

Budgeting FAQ