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Brevilan Ostellor

Pasco, WA - Financial Education Specialists

Master Your Financial Foundation

Comprehensive study materials designed to build real-world budgeting skills that actually work in your daily life

Explore Learning Program

Essential Study Resources

Each resource connects theory with practical application, giving you tools you can use immediately

Interactive Budget Workbooks

Step-by-step workbooks that walk you through building your first budget using real scenarios. No generic examples here – we use actual case studies from people who've been exactly where you are.

  • Monthly budget templates with built-in flexibility
  • Expense tracking sheets that make sense
  • Emergency fund calculators
  • Debt payoff planning tools

Video Learning Modules

Short, focused videos that explain concepts without the fluff. Each module tackles one specific budgeting challenge and shows you exactly how to handle it in your own situation.

  • 15-minute focused sessions
  • Real-life problem solving
  • Downloadable worksheets included
  • Mobile-friendly format

Practical Exercise Library

Hands-on exercises that help you practice budgeting skills in a safe environment before applying them to your real finances. Think of it as training wheels for your money management.

  • Scenario-based practice problems
  • Self-assessment tools
  • Progress tracking features
  • Common mistake prevention guides

Reference Guides

Quick-reference materials you can return to whenever you need guidance. These aren't textbooks – they're practical guides written in plain English that address real questions people ask.

  • Common budgeting terminology explained
  • Quick troubleshooting guides
  • Seasonal budget adjustments
  • Goal-setting frameworks

Digital Tools & Templates

Spreadsheet templates and simple digital tools that do the math for you. These aren't complicated financial software – just straightforward tools that make budgeting less overwhelming.

  • Excel and Google Sheets templates
  • Mobile-friendly calculators
  • Customizable category systems
  • Automatic calculation formulas

Assessment & Progress Tools

Ways to check your understanding and track your progress as you learn. These help you identify what's working and where you might need to spend more time practicing.

  • Knowledge check quizzes
  • Skill-building milestones
  • Personal progress dashboard
  • Completion certificates

Your Learning Journey

We've organized everything in a logical sequence that builds your confidence step by step. Start wherever feels right for your situation, but this path gives you the strongest foundation.

  1. Assessment & Goal Setting
    Figure out where you are now and where you want to go. This isn't about judgment – it's about getting clear on your starting point.
  2. Basic Budget Creation
    Build your first budget using simple, proven methods. We'll help you avoid the common mistakes that make people give up.
  3. Tracking & Adjusting
    Learn how to monitor your spending and adjust your budget when life happens. Because life always happens.
  4. Advanced Strategies
    Once you've got the basics down, we'll show you techniques for handling irregular income, saving for goals, and planning for the unexpected.
Students working together on budget planning exercises with worksheets and calculators

Learn From Experience

Our materials were created by people who understand both the technical side of budgeting and the real challenges you face when trying to make it work in your actual life

Thessa Windham, Financial Education Specialist

Thessa Windham

Financial Education Specialist

Thessa spent eight years helping families create budgets that actually stick. She knows exactly where people get stuck and how to explain complex concepts in ways that make sense. Her workbooks focus on practical application rather than theory.

Kaia Bellweather, Budget Implementation Coach

Kaia Bellweather

Budget Implementation Coach

Before teaching, Kaia worked in personal finance counseling. She's seen every budgeting mistake you can imagine and developed strategies to prevent them. Her video modules address the emotional side of money management.

Nalani Drescher, Learning Experience Designer

Nalani Drescher

Learning Experience Designer

Nalani structures our materials so they make sense and build on each other logically. She makes sure everything connects and that you're never left wondering what to do next. Her background combines education theory with practical finance.