What happens ...

In just one 60-90 minute session...

Couple budgeting

We'll create a budget for you that will allow you to spend whatever you can afford. It'll give you a clear picture of a day-by-day plan as to how much to pay toward what bills and when. Upon payment, you'll receive a copy of this budget in your preferred format (e.g. Word, Excel, PDF, etc.)

If YOU can answer these questions...

  • What is the amount and due date for every bill you have?
  • What is the net check amount of your paycheck?
  • When will you get your next paycheck and how often do you receive it?
  • How much money do you have in your checking account(s) right now?

WE can answer these questions...

  • Are you making enough to pay your bills?
  • How much extra money will you have at any time in the future?
  • Can you afford to pay extra to any debt?
  • How much extra money can you save?
  • When can you be out of debt?
  • Do you need additional income to survive?

Additional sessions...

On-going sessions are usually necessary in the following situations:

  • Regular monitoring of a determined spending plan.
  • Analyzing complex financial information (several bank accounts, investments, etc.)
  • Not all financial information is provided in the first visit
  • Organizing paperwork or financial data on a computer software system (Quicken, Quickbooks, etc.)
  • Financial counseling sessions (sometimes for couples and shop-aholics).

Learn more about MJO's budget counseling