Starting from Scratch
By The Financial Palette
What it means to Start from Scratch.
Let’s normalize not knowing everything about money. When I first decided I wanted to learn more, I had no idea where to start. I watched a few YouTube videos about crypto, picked up Personal Finance for Dummies, and still felt lost when it came to the basics.
Starting from Scratch is about getting back to the fundamentals, understanding how money really works, and how to make it work for you. Whether you’re an artist, freelancer, or just figuring things out, this series is here to help you build confidence, step by step.
Building Your “First” Budget
One of my first questions when it came to money was: How do I build a budget that actually works?
Introduction: What It Means to Start from Scratch
Let’s normalize not knowing everything about money. When I first decided I wanted to learn more, I had no idea where to start.