Money Basics: Budgeting for Your Family
A simple, judgment-free way to plan your money — even with a variable income.
Taught by Grace Okafor
Community Life & Workforce Educator
7 lessons · progress saved automatically
Level
Beginner
Duration
2 weeks
1 hour per week
Language
English
Certificate
Included free
Finish every lesson to earn it
What you'll learn
- Understand the 50/30/20 idea and when to bend it
- Build a monthly budget for your household
- Plan for irregular income and surprise expenses
- Set up a simple system you will actually keep using
About this course
A budget is not about restriction — it is about knowing where your money goes so it can go further.
Short, friendly video lessons explain how budgets work and how to build one that survives real life: variable income, family obligations, and surprises. You will leave with a working budget for your own household.
What you need
- None
Who this course is for
Families and individuals who want a clear, simple money plan.
Course content
3 modules · 7 lessons — preview lessons are open to everyone.
1Why Budgets Work1 lesson · 6 min
- Budgeting BasicsVideo · 6 min Preview
2Build Your Budget3 lessons · 26 min
- How to Build a BudgetVideo · 6 min
- Your Family Budget WorksheetReading · 15 min
- Budget Basics QuizQuiz · 5 min
3Banking & Credit Basics3 lessons · 29 min
- Opening a Bank AccountReading · 12 min
- Credit: Building It Safely, Avoiding the TrapsReading · 12 min
- Banking & Credit CheckQuiz · 5 min
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