Aleda Carrol - ​Ground Up Budget Blueprint

Welcome Video

Budget Planning Course Outline: "Budget Like a Boss: The Basics "Module 1: Why Budgeting Matters

• What happens when you don’t budget
• The difference between being broke and being financially blind
• Mindset shift: budgeting gives you control, not restriction​

Module 2: Know Your Numbers

• How to calculate monthly income (including side hustles, benefits, etc.)
• Determine your expenses
• Hidden expenses that sneak up on people

Module 3: Build a Basic Budget (Step-by-Step)​

• Using a simple template (Google Sheets, pen & paper, or app)
• Quick exercise: Build your first budget in 15 minutes​

Module 4: Stop the Leaks

• Common ways money disappears (subscriptions, fast food, late fees)
  
• Easy ways to plug the leaks
  
• How to instantly save $50 this month​
  

Module 5: Budgeting on a Tight Income

• What to do when your income isn’t enough
• Prioritizing survival expenses
• How to avoid “paycheck to paycheck” traps

Module 6: Track It or Trash It

• Daily/weekly budget check-ins
• Best free apps and systems to track spending
• Mini challenge: Track your spending for the next 5 days​