Welcome to The Simple Budget

At The Simple Budget, we believe that financial literacy is the cornerstone of a stress-free and fulfilling life. Founded with the mission to empower individuals, families, and small businesses to take control of their finances, we offer practical tools, engaging workshops, and resources tailored to help you achieve your financial goals.

Meet Jackie Matjasec

Jackie is the driving force behind The Simple Budget. With a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University, majoring in Financial Planning, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Jackie’s expertise is grounded in both academic knowledge and practical experience. Working in financial planning inspired Jackie to extend her impact, shifting her focus to improving financial literacy within her community.

Jackie is dedicated to making financial empowerment accessible for everyone.

Her approach is based on practicality and empathy, drawing from her own journey of overcoming financial challenges to build a successful business. Jackie is the author of The Simple Budget, a book that has helped thousands of readers simplify their money management. She also created a budgeting workshop and an online course that has guided her clients toward financial confidence and empowerment. Whether through workshops, one-on-one budgeting sessions, or engaging online courses, Jackie’s goal is to demystify personal finance and make it approachable for all.

With over 4,500 clients completing her workshops, online courses, and one-on-one sessions, The Simple Budget has made a lasting impact on individuals and communities across Australia. We’ve delivered programs in multiple states, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Tasmania. Our reach continues to grow as we empower more people to take control of their financial future.