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2968: How to Budget on a Variable Income by Jen Hayes on Reducing and Managing Financial Stress

Dec 13, 2024
Jen Hayes, a savvy personal finance blogger, dives into the challenges of budgeting when your income varies. She shares three key strategies: living on last month’s income to simplify cash flow, budgeting paycheck to paycheck for better control, and creating a bare-bones budget based on your worst month. These methods aim to relieve financial stress and help you tackle fluctuating earnings with confidence. With her actionable advice, Jen provides a roadmap to mastering your finances, even in unpredictable times.
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