Budget Planning That Actually Works
Most people struggle with budgets because they're too rigid. Life changes. Expenses fluctuate. And suddenly, your carefully planned spreadsheet feels completely useless.
We teach a different approach. One that adapts when your circumstances shift—whether that's a new job, unexpected medical costs, or just realizing your coffee habit is more expensive than you thought.
Learn Budget Strategies
What You'll Actually Learn
This isn't about cutting out everything you enjoy. It's about understanding where your money goes and making conscious choices that align with what matters to you.
Current Reality Check
Track spending without judgment for two weeks. Most people are surprised by where their money actually goes versus where they think it goes.
Flexible Framework
Build a budget structure that has room to breathe. Fixed expenses, variable categories, and buffer zones for life's unpredictability.
Adjustment Triggers
Learn when and how to modify your budget. Income changes, seasonal expenses, and major life events all require different responses.
Priority Shifting
Practice reallocating funds when goals change. Sometimes your car needs new tires and the vacation fund has to wait—that's not failure, it's reality.
Emergency Protocols
Develop quick-response strategies for financial surprises. Medical bills, job loss, or urgent repairs don't have to derail everything.
Long-Term Balance
Maintain flexibility while building toward bigger goals. Your budget should support both today's needs and tomorrow's plans.
Soohee Varga
Financial Planning Specialist
Jaehee Novotná
Budget Strategy Advisor
Learn From People Who've Been There
Our instructors aren't just finance professionals. They're people who've dealt with student loans, unexpected job changes, family emergencies, and all the messy reality that makes budgeting hard.
Soohee spent three years helping families in Seoul navigate housing cost increases while maintaining savings goals. She knows what it's like when rent goes up 30% and you have to rework everything overnight.
Jaehee worked with freelancers and small business owners whose income varies month to month. She'll teach you how to budget when you can't predict next month's paycheck with certainty.
"The best budget is one you'll actually use. That means it has to accommodate real life, not some idealized version where nothing ever goes wrong." — Soohee Varga
Program Schedule & Format
Classes start September 2025 and run for 12 weeks. Two evening sessions per week, plus optional weekend workshops for deeper practice.
Everything is designed around working schedules. Sessions are recorded if you miss one. Materials are accessible anytime. And there's no penalty for going at your own pace.
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Application Period
July 15 - August 25, 2025
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Orientation Week
September 1-5, 2025
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Core Instruction
September 8 - November 28, 2025
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Final Project Review
December 2-6, 2025
Ready to Start?
Limited to 25 participants per session for personalized attention.
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