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Learning pathFreeNo account needed3 modules

Budgeting foundations

Track where your money goes, build a plan that survives real life, and protect it with an emergency fund.

  • 1 hr 16 min
  • 9 units
  • 3 knowledge checks
Start the tourUp to 190 XP+25 XP per check passed
Path trophy+100 XP on completion

Modules in this learning path

3 modules · 9 units

  1. 1Module 1Know where your money goesTake-home pay, fixed and variable costs, and the small leaks that add up.25 min3 units30 XP
    1. Your real money picture8 min
    2. Fixed, variable and irregular costs9 min
    3. Find the leaksKnowledge check8 min
  2. 2Module 2Build a plan that sticksPick a budgeting method, use sinking funds, and automate the important parts.26 min3 units30 XP
    1. The 50/30/20 starting point8 min
    2. Zero-based budgets and sinking funds10 min
    3. Automate: pay yourself firstKnowledge check8 min
  3. 3Module 3Protect your planEmergency funds, insurance basics and a monthly money check-in.25 min3 units30 XP
    1. Your emergency fund9 min
    2. Insurance basics9 min
    3. The monthly money check-inKnowledge check7 min

About this path

A practical, judgement-free starting point for anyone in Canada who wants their pay cheque to last the month.

What you'll be able to do

  • Read your pay stub and know your real take-home pay
  • Build a budget that includes irregular yearly costs
  • Automate savings and size an emergency fund

Educational content for Canadians, not personal tax, legal or investment advice. Rules, limits and rates change every year and differ by province — confirm the current figures with CRA or a CPA before acting.

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