Without a second stream of income to fall back on, you should make it a top priority to create, and contribute to, an emergency fund.
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When you’re thinking of ways to make one income work for your household, go over your monthly, recurring debts, and do what you can to try and shrink those payments.
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A general rule of thumb that is especially true for one income households, is that investing should really only be done with ‘extra’ funds.
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If you only have one income, and want to take control of your finances, the first step you need to take is getting honest about how you spend your money.
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For some people, they’re leaving traditional roles in favor of this lifestyle, while others are simply using its benefits in true side hustle fashion.
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Life insurance protects your dependents in the event of your death, but it can also act as a type of savings account.
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