Meet Your Financial Mentors
Learn from industry professionals who bring real-world experience to budget foundations and financial planning education
Marcus Chen
Budget Strategy ExpertWith fifteen years managing corporate budgets across Southeast Asia, Marcus brings practical insights that actually work in real situations. He spent the last decade helping families in Thailand understand money management without the overwhelming jargon that makes finance feel impossible. His approach focuses on building habits rather than perfect spreadsheets.
Teaching Expertise
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Household Budget Fundamentals
Breaking down income allocation and expense tracking in ways that make sense for Thai families, including seasonal income variations and cultural spending patterns.
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Emergency Fund Planning
Realistic savings strategies that account for actual living situations, not theoretical perfect scenarios. Focus on building security step by step.
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Debt Management Systems
Practical approaches to handling existing debts while building better financial habits. No shame, just solutions that work with your current situation.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
These courses start in late 2025, giving you time to prepare and commit to your financial education journey. Each program builds practical skills through hands-on exercises and real-world applications.
Personal Budget Mastery
- 8-week intensive program
- Starts August 15, 2025
- Weekend sessions available
- Small group format (max 12 students)
- Practical workbook included
Family Financial Planning
- 6-week focused course
- Starts October 12, 2025
- Evening classes
- Couples encouraged to attend together
- Goal-setting worksheets
Building Emergency Funds
- 4-week crash course
- Starts September 20, 2025
- Flexible scheduling options
- One-on-one check-ins included
- Progress tracking tools