Learning to Budget to Buy — Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. CT
Location: Live online session (link sent after registration)
Event Overview
A no-nonsense workshop on building a budget that actually grows your savings. We’ll audit spending, choose a simple budgeting method, set realistic savings targets, and automate progress. No financing talk. Just practical steps to keep more of what you earn.
You’ll learn
- Fast cash-flow snapshot to find leaks
- Pick a method: zero-based, 50/30/20, or digital envelopes
- Set goal amounts and target dates that fit real life
- Build an emergency fund and sinking funds without stalling everything else
- Automate transfers, bill timing, and weekly check-ins
- Cut costs the smart way: subscriptions, plans, food, fees, small caps
You’ll receive
- Budget worksheet, savings tracker, 30-day “save more” checklist
- Bill audit script and sample automation schedule
Who should attend
Anyone who wants a clear, workable plan to increase savings, from first-time budgeters to folks rebooting after false starts.
What to bring
Monthly income and expense estimates, plus a list of recurring charges.
Host: NextHome Blue Skies. Each office is independently owned and operated.
Note: Educational only; not financial, tax, or legal advice. All attendees welcome under Fair Housing laws.
