Mastering Your Money: Thriving On A Starting Salary

Learn to budget, save, and invest wisely so you can build financial confidence and security from your first paycheck.

What you'll learn

Create a realistic budget that fits your income.

Align financial goals with your career path.

Learn smart saving and investing strategies.

Build financial security from day one.

Requirements

No financial background required—this course is perfect for beginners starting their financial journey.

Description

Does your money seem to disappear the moment you get paid? Managing finances on a starting salary can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to save, invest, and plan for the future. But the good news is: you can take control of your money, no matter how much you earn.Welcome to Mastering Your Money: Thriving on a Starting Salary. This course is designed to give you the tools and confidence to manage your money effectively from day one of your career.I’m Lesley Thomas, a Money Coach and Mentor passionate about making financial education simple, practical, and empowering. Over the years, I’ve helped individuals build strong financial habits and create clear pathways to financial security. Now I want to help you.In this course, you’ll learn how to:Set clear financial goals that align with your lifestyle and career ambitions.Create a budget that actually works, without feeling restricted.Save and invest with confidence, even on a modest salary.Build financial security that grows as your career advances.We’ll cover the practical side of managing money, but also the mindset shifts you need to stop feeling stressed about your finances and start feeling in control. With the right tools, even small steps can make a huge difference in building long-term stability and wealth.By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear roadmap for your financial journey. You’ll feel confident about making money decisions, empowered to save and invest, and ready to build the financial future you deserve.If you’re ready to take control of your finances and thrive on your starting salary, this course will show you how. Let’s get started!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Thriving on a starting salary

Section 2: Financial Foundations for Business Professionals

Lecture 2 Aligning financial goals with career ambitions

Lecture 3 Creating your first budget for business life

Lecture 4 Understanding your payslip basics

Lecture 5 Mastering expense tracking for a mindful start

Section 3: Smart Spending & Saving in a Business World

Lecture 6 Building your life blueprint with essential expenses

Lecture 7 Saving on expenses without sacrificing quality

Section 4: Building Financial Security in Your New Role

Lecture 8 Creating a soft landing fund for peace of mind

Lecture 9 Understanding and managing debt effectively

Lecture 10 Avoiding credit card pitfalls and lifestyle pressures

Lecture 11 Building your credit effectively from day one

Section 5: Planning for Long-Term Success

Lecture 12 Retirement saving: Starting with the end in mind

Lecture 13 Introduction to investing on a starting salary

Lecture 14 Setting career-aligned financial goals

Lecture 15 Balancing debt repayment with long-term growth

Section 6: Conclusion

Lecture 16 Growing on a starting salary

Section 7: Quiz

Young professionals, graduates, or anyone starting their career who wants to manage money wisely and build financial security.