The Budgeting Journal

A comprehensive and accessible guide to designing—and helping the reader stick to—a budget. Aimed very much at the ordinary person, The Budgeting Journal is for everyone who wants to feel more in control of their spending. It will help the reader to unpack their habits surrounding money in a non-judgemental and encouraging way.

The journal begins with 20 pages of content that helps readers understand how being more in control of their money will be beneficial for them, why they might have found it difficult so far, and examines how we spend money in the era of contactless and online payments. It then helps readers to identify what their financial goals may be, and how to reach them.

Written in a calm, warm tone, it is the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to take their finances more seriously. It serves as a breath of fresh air in a space that often feels crowded with aggressive advice focused on making more money—as opposed to managing and enjoying the money you already have.

The Budgeting Journal is the essential tool for anyone wanting to have a little more oversight on their spending and keep track of their financial habits. Attractively designed and easy to follow, it is non-threatening, clear, and very reassuring.

Author: Julie Bassett is a writer based in the UK. After almost a decade working in the publishing industry as a senior sub-editor and editor for a wide variety of magazine titles, Julie started working as a freelance writer in 2013. Since then, she has contributed to numerous magazines, books, and websites, with a particular focus on health, wellbeing, fitness, mental health, mindfulness, nutrition, and family life. Outside of writing, Julie can be found training for her next long-distance running challenge or having mini adventures with her family.

Selling Points:

• Accessible—and non-threatening—journal for managing a personal budget.
• 52-week undated format—possible to begin at any point in the year.
• Well-constructed introduction to the idea of budgeting with a focus on managing your money in the way that works for you.
• Designed for the ordinary person and aimed at women and their specific financial needs.