About Jackie Matjasec
After more than a decade in financial planning and financial literacy education, I saw the same problem again and again: people were expected to manage money before anyone had properly shown them how.
The Simple Budget was created to change that.
Making everyday money skills simple, practical and useful for real life.
Hi, I’m Jackie Matjasec, founder of The Simple Budget.
I help individuals, young people, NDIS participants, small business owners and community organisations build practical money skills without jargon, shame or overwhelm.
The problem I solve
Most people are expected to manage money before anyone has properly shown them how.
They are handed bills, bank accounts, payslips, tax, super, debt, business expenses and everyday money decisions, then left to figure it out as they go.
When money feels messy, stressful or confusing, people often assume they are the problem.
But most people are not bad with money. They were simply never taught in a practical, useful and easy-to-follow way.
That is the problem The Simple Budget exists to solve.
The idea I stand for
Money can feel overwhelming when no one has slowed down to explain it properly.
People are expected to manage bills, banking, pay, tax, super, debt, business expenses, NDIS decisions and everyday spending choices, often without a simple system to follow.
Most people are not bad with money. They were never taught money in a way that made sense.
That is the problem The Simple Budget exists to solve.
Money skills should be practical, respectful and built for real life.
How to work with me
Personal Budgeting
Get clear, practical help to build a budget that works for you. Learn how to track spending, manage bills, handle debt and feel more confident with your money.
NDIS Money Skills
Practical, easy-to-understand support for NDIS participants to build everyday money skills, make choices, plan ahead and feel more independent in managing money.
Workshops and Speaking
Engaging workshops and keynote sessions for schools, community groups, workplaces and events. Real-life strategies that are practical, relatable and empowering.
Books, Courses & Resources
Practical books, journals, courses and tools people can use at their own pace.
There is more than one way to build confidence with money.
Some people want one-to-one support. Others are looking for practical NDIS money-skills sessions, a workshop for their organisation, or books and resources they can use in their own time.
The Simple Budget offers a range of practical options, so you can choose the support that best suits your goals, learning style and stage of life.
Experience, qualifications and community trust
🌿 Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning - Griffith University
🌿 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - TAFE Queensland
🌿 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business - TAFE Queensland
🌿 More than 12,000 Australians supported through workshops, programs, books and practical resources
I combine real-world experience, formal qualifications and practical teaching to make money skills easier to understand and use in everyday life.
Media, community and leadership
Featured by Forbes Australia | 2025
Jackie and The Simple Budget were featured by Forbes Australia in an article about how the 50/30/20 rule can help people manage their budget.
Read the Forbes Australia article
Logan Local Magazine – Finance Column | February 2026–present
Jackie writes a regular finance column for Logan Local Magazine, sharing simple, practical money tips for the Logan community.
Read Logan Local Magazine
Logan Regional Chamber of Commerce – Treasurer | 2026–present
Jackie serves as Treasurer of the Logan Regional Chamber of Commerce, supporting the Chamber and contributing to Logan’s local business community.
Visit the Logan Regional Chamber of Commerce
Kids4Kids Charity – Committee Member | 2026–present
Jackie serves on the Kids4Kids committee, contributing to local initiatives that support children, families and the wider community.
Learn more about Kids4Kids
Council, library and community workshops | Ongoing
Practical workshops delivered across South East Queensland, covering budgeting, financial literacy, small business and everyday money skills.
Speaking, panels and events | Ongoing
Jackie speaks, facilitates, exhibits and takes part in panels at local business, youth, disability and community events.
NDIS money skills support | Ongoing
One-to-one financial literacy and everyday money-skills support for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants across Logan, surrounding areas and online.
Based in Logan, helping people across South East Queensland & beyond
The Simple Budget is proudly based in Logan, Queensland.
I work with individuals, young people, NDIS participants, small business owners and community organisations across Logan, Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast and surrounding areas, with online support available Australia-wide.
Whether you are looking for personal budgeting support, practical money skills, workshops or easy-to-use resources, my goal is to make money feel clearer, calmer and more manageable.
Money tips and practical insights
I also share practical money tips, budgeting ideas and resources through the blog.
These articles are designed to make everyday money, budgeting, financial literacy, small business money and real-life money skills easier to understand and use.
Ready to work with Jackie?
Not sure where to start?
That’s completely okay.
Whether you’re looking for personal budgeting support, NDIS money skills, business budgeting help, a workshop, or practical books and courses, share what you can below and Jackie will help you find the best next step.
Prefer to talk first?
Phone: 0435 120 902
Email: jackie@thesimplebudget.com.au
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