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# The Happy Giraffe

Budget Happy

## Posts

- [New Excel Debt Payoff Planner And Tracker](https://happygiraffe.org/new-excel-debt-payoff-planner-and-tracker/) - We have a new debt payoff planner and tracking spreadsheet! Download it here! We know a lot of people who are interested in budgeting are also trying to get out of debt. It can be confusing to know where to start. Also, because it often takes a long time to get out of debt, it's
- [The Happy Giraffe Budget: A Revolutionary Weekly Budget Plan for Financial Happiness](https://happygiraffe.org/the-happy-giraffe-budget-a-revolutionary-weekly-budget-plan-for-financial-happiness/) - If you're looking for a better way to manage your money and achieve financial happiness, you've come to the right place! The Happy Giraffe Budget is a revolutionary weekly budget that is easy to use and will help you take control of your finances like never before. And the best part? You can download the
- [How to set up a budget for an elderly parent using The Happy Giraffe budgeting system](https://happygiraffe.org/how-to-set-up-a-budget-for-an-elderly-parent-using-the-happy-giraffe-budgeting-system/) - Caring for an aging parent? This clear, repeatable budget setup gives you peace of mind and gives them freedom with their weekly spending.
- [App Testing Group](https://happygiraffe.org/app-testing-group/) - Welcome! Thank you for joining our group of beta testers! I would like to use this web page to hear your feedback and keep you included in updates and changes. Just comment below (and see comments from other people as well). I’m excited to have you included in this process of making the app! I’ve
- [Lots going on!](https://happygiraffe.org/lots-going-on/) - We did another podcast! Sean Trace was nice enough to let me be on his podcast for a second time! He does a great job talking to people. He also has some videos he does with his daughter that are really good. Check out his YouTube channel! We got to cover needs vs wants as
- [Our First Podcast Appearance! Growing Money With Sean Trace](https://happygiraffe.org/our-first-podcast-appearance-growing-money-with-sean-trace/) - We haven't posted in a while on the blog! I do post more on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. But I should post more here as well! We had our first podcast appearance! Sean Trace has a podcast called "Growing Money" where he talks to experts about lots of financial topics. I'm not really an expert,
- [Email Is Back Up!](https://happygiraffe.org/email-is-back-up/) - Our email has been in and out for almost a month now! That's what happens when I run everything on my own and I often have no idea what I am doing. Next 4 Years is locked in! What happened is that I found a great black Friday deal and we were able to lock
- [Steps To Living The Happy Giraffe Budget](https://happygiraffe.org/steps-to-living-the-happy-giraffe-budget/) - Our budgeting system is very different from anything else out there. So what are the steps to our budgeting process?
- [Debt Payoff Calculator And Tracker](https://happygiraffe.org/debt-payoff-calculator-and-tracker/) - Take control of your finances and get started on your journey to eliminate your debt! Use our free Debt Payoff Calculator and Tracker!
- [Debt Snowball Calculator](https://happygiraffe.org/debt-snowball-calculator/) - Take control of your finances and get started on your journey to eliminate debt using a debt snowball! Use our free Debt Payoff Planner and Tracker!
- [New Website Design](https://happygiraffe.org/new-website-design/) - We went through and simplified our website design! It is focused on making it easier for you to get what you need.
- [Introducing The Last Excel Budgeting Spreadsheet You'll Ever Need](https://happygiraffe.org/introducing-the-last-excel-budgeting-spreadsheet-youll-ever-need/) - Welcome to The Happy Giraffe! We want to help you find happiness in budgeting with our unique and easy-to-use budgeting method and spreadsheet. Our Excel budgeting spreadsheet is available to download for FREE right here and it’s unlike any other budgeting template out there. Experience the Joy of Using a Budget that Works We want
- [Updated Debt Payoff Spreadsheet](https://happygiraffe.org/updated-debt-payoff-spreadsheet/) - After several days and a lot of work, the debt payoff spreadsheet is finally updated. So far, this tool has been surprisingly popular.
- [It's Been 1 Year!](https://happygiraffe.org/its-been-1-year/) - We started this nonprofit a year ago today. It's been a fun adventure so far and there's a lot more to come!
- [The Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Budgeting Day](https://happygiraffe.org/the-terrible-no-good-very-bad-budgeting-day/) - I recently made a financial mistake when looking over our budget. Yes I make mistakes sometimes when budgeting.
- [Get Excel For Free](https://happygiraffe.org/get-excel-for-free/) - The spreadsheets we offer are created in Excel (because that’s the tool I use most).
- [Updated Budgeting Spreadsheet!](https://happygiraffe.org/updated-budgeting-spreadsheet/) - We have been hard at working making some updates to our budgeting spreadsheet based on your suggestions and feedback!
- [Easiest Weekly Budget & Personal Cash Flow](https://happygiraffe.org/easiest-weekly-budget-personal-cash-flow/) - Our budgeting system is different from what you have seen before! It's not based on the typical monthly budget that you see everywhere. It's actually a WEEKLY budget that adds in a personal cash flow projection. That sounds complicated, but it is the easiest weekly budget to set up and use! I haven't wanted to
- [Getting Started](https://happygiraffe.org/getting-started/) - Welcome to our budgeting course to help you get started using The Happy Giraffe Budget! It is only 3 steps and each one has a short video to walk you through it
- [Free Excel Budgeting Spreadsheet](https://happygiraffe.org/free-excel-budgeting-spreadsheet/) - Our budgeting method and budgeting spreadsheet are different than anything you have seen before, but they are also easy to use. For more help, explore our site or email us. We want you to be successful in taking control of your money.
- [Excel Debt Payoff Planner And Tracker](https://happygiraffe.org/excel-debt-payoff-planner-and-tracker/) - Empower yourself on your debt-free journey with our new Excel spreadsheet, The Happy Giraffe debt payoff planner and tracker. Debt can be a heavy burden, but it's never too late to turn things around. Our new Excel spreadsheet is here to help you on your journey to becoming debt-free. It's easy to use, even for
- [Spreadsheet Error Fixed](https://happygiraffe.org/spreadsheet-error-fixed/) - There was an error in our budgeting spreadsheet that is now fixed. Please download the updated version! (It should end with "2023-1-28" or later) We are grateful to users who give us feedback and find mistakes we never knew were there. Read more to see what was fixed. One of our wonderful users gave us
- [A Revolutionary Personal Cash Flow Budget](https://happygiraffe.org/a-revolutionary-personal-cash-flow-budget/) - Why Personal Cash Flow? A personal cash flow budget is critical because it matches up your income and expenses to make sure you have enough from week to week. Cash flow management is one of the most important aspects of personal finance. However, traditional budgeting systems often fall short in providing a clear and comprehensive
- [Does Money Buy Happiness?](https://happygiraffe.org/does-money-buy-happiness/) - This video says money can buy happiness, but I think it is more complicated than that...
- [Review of Budgeting Methods](https://happygiraffe.org/review-of-budgeting-methods/) - There are lots of different budgeting methods. Which one is right for you?
- [Boring Is Better](https://happygiraffe.org/boring-is-better/) - We challenge you to choose boring. Because sometimes boring is the best way to get exactly what you want.
- [Free 3 Step Budgeting Course](https://happygiraffe.org/free-3-step-budgeting-course/) - Welcome to The Happy Giraffe! We want to help you find happiness in budgeting. (Yes, you!) Free 3 Step Budgeting Course Our 3 step guide is free and each step has a video walk through. Each video is about 5 minutes so it doesn't take long to get started. Our budget focuses on: Looking forward
- [We're international and we're marketing!](https://happygiraffe.org/were-international-and-were-marketing/) - It's been a great couple of weeks for us! Our spreadsheet now works in any country (I'm 90% sure of that at least). I never realistically thought that the work we did would go much past a few friends and family. So It was amazing to find out we had reached people outside the USA.
- [Making Change Easier](https://happygiraffe.org/making-change-easier/) - Change is hard. It’s even harder to maintain. When life gets tough, we often fall back into old patterns of behavior. We do this even when we know those actions won’t help us. While I don’t have an answer for how to stop that for most issues in life, I do have a way to
- [Budgeting, shaving, and mowing the lawn](https://happygiraffe.org/budgeting-shaving-and-mowing-the-lawn/) - How do those go together? Things that seem to cost more than they should? Things that involve cutting or removing? Things all adults have to do at some point? Those are all true. I’m writing this though because they are all things I have gotten far too involved in and spent too much money on
- [User Question - How to handle "fixed" costs that change?](https://happygiraffe.org/user-question-how-to-handle-fixed-costs-that-change/) - User Question - How do you handle "fixed" costs like electricity that can change a lot from month to month? A lot of fixed costs really are the same each month. Your mortgage or rent, Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Car payment, etc. You know the moment you sign up exactly what the price will be.
- [Getting This Started](https://happygiraffe.org/getting-this-started-2022-4/) - This is exciting! We are finally putting this all out there into the world. Bear with us as we are learning how to do everything with websites, social, marketing and so many other things. This all started because we were failing at budgeting. That is pretty embarrassing because at the time I (Nigel) was working
- [How We Measure Success](https://happygiraffe.org/how-we-measure-success-2022-4/) - How do we measure our success? We've come up with some ways to see if we are making our mission statement happen. You are a big part of that.

## Pages

- [Home](https://happygiraffe.org/) - Our mission as a nonprofit is to help you find happiness in budgeting (yes, YOU!) Free resources and training. Get started on your journey to happy budgeting!
- [Happy budgeting starts here, free app](https://happygiraffe.org/budgeting-app/) - A free budgeting app that is simple, empowering, and happy! Spend less time worrying about finances and more time enjoying life.
- [App FAQ](https://happygiraffe.org/app_faq/) - FAQ Getting Started If you are curious about how the app works and how to begin. How do I get started with The Happy Giraffe app? The goal is simple: create a weekly allowance (we call it Happy Money) that works for your real life. Getting there takes some smart behind-the-scenes math, but don’t worry,
- [Free Budgeting Spreadsheet (Excel) – Just Fill & Go](https://happygiraffe.org/budgeting-spreadsheet/) - Use our free budgeting spreadsheet that’s a complete system. Simple, category-free, and ready to go — just add your numbers and start budgeting today!
- [Free Budgeting Course – The Happy Giraffe Budget](https://happygiraffe.org/budgeting-course/) - Learn to budget with our free 3-part video course. Simple, flexible, and built for real life — using just one weekly number. No categories, no stress.
- [The Happy Giraffe Budgeting Method](https://happygiraffe.org/the-happy-giraffe-budgeting-method/) - A budgeting method made for real life. Set it up once, track one weekly number (your Happy Money), and feel better about your money - for free!
- [Budgeting Class](https://happygiraffe.org/budgeting-class/) - Watch our full 90-minute class and learn how to set up your budget, find your Happy Money, and start living without categories or guilt.
- [Learn How to Budget Happy, Simple, and Free](https://happygiraffe.org/learn/) - Discover how to budget the happy way! Learn The Happy Giraffe budgeting system through our book, videos, and classes — simple, flexible, and judgment-free.
- [How to Start Budgeting (Even If It’s Never Worked Before)](https://happygiraffe.org/how-to-start-budgeting/) - Ready to start budgeting the happy way? Follow these simple steps to set up your budget, find your weekly spending amount, and feel confident about your money.
- [Debt Payoff Spreadsheet – Free, Simple Tracker | Happy Giraffe](https://happygiraffe.org/debt-payoff-spreadsheet/) - Use our free debt payoff spreadsheet to build a plan and track your progress. No fees, no upsells - just a simple tool that works.
- [Blog](https://happygiraffe.org/blog/) - Blog Posts How to set up a budget for an elderly parent using The Happy Giraffe budgeting system nigelbloomfield Oct 20, 2025 Helping a retired parent or loved one manage their money can feel overwhelming, especially when they’re no longer able (or interested) in handling all the details. This post walks you through a simple
- [Give](https://happygiraffe.org/give/) - Your support keeps our tools free for everyone. Give today and help more people learn to budget happy, no matter their income.
- [Live Your Budget with Free Tools](https://happygiraffe.org/live/) - Take control of your money with free budgeting tools from The Happy Giraffe. Includes app, spreadsheets, and a debt payoff plan you’ll actually enjoy.
- [Book](https://happygiraffe.org/book/) - A budgeting book that starts with a story and ends with a system. Learn a simpler way to budget, feel confident about money, and support a nonprofit mission.
- [About](https://happygiraffe.org/about/) - The Happy Giraffe is a nonprofit built by two people who struggled with money and created a system that finally worked — now it’s free for everyone.
- [TestIdeas](https://happygiraffe.org/testideas/) - Click here Test button Test button This is just a test link to see if the popup happens along with the download. Click here to show form Download Download New Popup Click here to show form My Skill Web Designer 50% Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper
- [EULA And Liability Limitation](https://happygiraffe.org/eula-liability-limitation/) - EULA End User License Agreement We were able to get actual lawyers to help us write up more comprehensive documents! (There are links to them below) We are grateful to Mountainwestlaw.com and the amazing team of people they have. The End User License Agreement is now included in the Terms and Conditions, section 10. We want you to use the
- [Class signup](https://happygiraffe.org/class-signup/) - Free online budgeting class! How to budget happy! Select a date and time from the list below
- [Class Signup Confirmed](https://happygiraffe.org/class-signup-confirmed/) - Thank you for signing up for our class! Check your email, because we just sent you the link that you will need to join. (It might end up in your junk folder) The email also has some “Next Steps” for you, but since you are already here… Next Steps 1) Download the first chapter of
- [Privacy Policy](https://happygiraffe.org/privacy-policy-page/) - The Happy Giraffe Company, Inc.Mobile Application Privacy Policy Last updated: November 26, 2024 This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) applies to the website HappyGiraffe.org (the “Site”) and the mobile application (the “App”), owned and operated by The Happy Giraffe Company, Inc. (“The Happy Giraffe Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”). We have created this Privacy Policy

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