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
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12
Weeks of Instruction
4
Budget Adjustment Methods
24
Practical Exercises
8
Real-World Case Studies

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.

Phase One

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.

Phase Two

Flexible Framework

Build a budget structure that has room to breathe. Fixed expenses, variable categories, and buffer zones for life's unpredictability.

Phase Three

Adjustment Triggers

Learn when and how to modify your budget. Income changes, seasonal expenses, and major life events all require different responses.

Phase Four

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.

Phase Five

Emergency Protocols

Develop quick-response strategies for financial surprises. Medical bills, job loss, or urgent repairs don't have to derail everything.

Phase Six

Long-Term Balance

Maintain flexibility while building toward bigger goals. Your budget should support both today's needs and tomorrow's plans.

Instructor Soohee Varga

Soohee Varga

Financial Planning Specialist

Instructor Jaehee Novotná

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.

  • Application Period

    July 15 - August 25, 2025

  • Orientation Week

    September 1-5, 2025

  • Core Instruction

    September 8 - November 28, 2025

  • Final Project Review

    December 2-6, 2025

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Limited to 25 participants per session for personalized attention.

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