Budget Investing Fundamentals
Learn how to build real wealth starting with what you have. Our program covers practical strategies for Belgian residents who want to grow their savings without taking unnecessary risks.
Designed for People Who Actually Work for Their Money
Most investing courses assume you've got thousands sitting around. We don't. This program starts with the reality that you're probably living paycheck to paycheck, maybe with a small emergency fund if you're lucky.
What you'll get is a step-by-step approach to investing small amounts consistently. We focus on Belgian tax advantages, local brokerage options, and strategies that work when you're starting with €50 a month instead of €5,000.
By the end, you'll understand index funds, diversification, and compound interest in ways that actually apply to your situation. No fancy jargon, no assumptions about your starting point.
What You'll Actually Learn
Twelve weeks of practical lessons, each building on the last. You'll finish with knowledge you can use immediately and confidence you can keep building on.
Weeks 1-3: Money Psychology
3 weeksBefore you invest anything, you need to understand your relationship with money. We cover budgeting basics, identifying spending patterns, and creating a realistic savings plan that doesn't require you to eat rice for every meal.
Weeks 4-6: Investment Fundamentals
3 weeksStocks, bonds, ETFs, index funds. What they actually are and how they work. We explain the Belgian brokerage landscape, tax implications specific to Belgium, and how to open your first investment account without getting overwhelmed by options.
Weeks 7-9: Building Your Portfolio
3 weeksAsset allocation, diversification, and risk tolerance. You'll create your first portfolio based on your actual financial situation. We analyze different strategies for small investors and discuss how to adjust as your income changes.
Weeks 10-12: Long-Term Strategy
3 weeksMarket volatility, rebalancing, and staying the course during downturns. We talk about real scenarios: what to do when markets crash, how to avoid panic selling, and when it makes sense to adjust your strategy versus when you should just keep going.
Meet Gerben Verhaegen
Gerben started investing with €75 a month back in 2013 when he was working retail in Liège. Twelve years later, he's built a portfolio that generates meaningful passive income while still working his day job.
He's not a millionaire and he won't promise you'll become one either. But he knows what it's like to start small, make mistakes, and learn from them. He's taught over 300 people in Belgium how to get started with investing, focusing on folks who don't have financial backgrounds.
Specialty: Index fund strategies and tax-efficient investing for Belgian residents
Program Investment Options
Choose the format that works for your schedule and learning style. All options include the same core curriculum.
Self-Paced
Online Access
€295
one-time payment
- 12 recorded video modules
- Downloadable worksheets
- Access to community forum
- 6 months of material access
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Live Cohort
€595
one-time payment
- 12 live weekly sessions
- Direct instructor feedback
- Small group discussions
- Lifetime material access
- Monthly alumni check-ins
Premium
1-on-1 Coaching
€1,150
one-time payment
- All live cohort benefits
- 4 private coaching sessions
- Personalized portfolio review
- Custom investment plan
- Priority email support
I took the course in autumn 2024 with basically zero knowledge about investing. Gerben explained everything in plain language and never made me feel stupid for asking basic questions. Six months later, I've got a diversified portfolio and actually understand what I'm doing with my money.
2024 Cohort Graduate, Antwerp