Budgeting with SAM

The word “budget” can feel overwhelming. But budgeting doesn’t have to be complicated. At its core, budgeting is just keeping track of the money you have coming in and the money you’re spending. When you know where your money goes, managing your finances can feel a lot less stressful. 

Ready to get started? Check out the resources from iGrad below to quickly learn the budgeting basics and experiment with a system that works for you! 

📄 Getting Started with Budgeting (article)
📺 Why Students Need to Use a Budget (video)
📊 How Good Are You at Budgeting? (infographic)
🛠️ Your Budget (online tool)
🏛️ Creating a Budget and Sticking with It (short online course)

Have questions or want to process this with another student? Book a free coaching session anytime with a Smart About Money coach—we’re here to help!