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Budget Shortfall

May 31st, 2017 at 02:52 pm

For next pay, that is. Thanks to being off work I'll have less money to work with next pay. So, I need to try to cover this shortfall.

I really don't want to pay less to debt repayments, since it'll be my first month snowballing. And I don't want to stop savings, since these all help long-term. My variable categories are: food shopping, utilities and kids expenses. I can adapt these.

I'm sure I can claim for my two nights staying in hospital from my health plan - I'm not sure how much though...

I could start earning Swagbucks again, although I only have 300. And that takes time.

Hmm... I'm mostly just thinking right now.

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4 Responses to “Budget Shortfall ”

  1. rob62521 Says:
    May 31st, 2017 at 03:08 pm 1496243315
    1496243315

    I think you can be inventive and creative and will come up with ways to save and find extra money.

  2. My English Castle Says:
    May 31st, 2017 at 05:29 pm 1496251769
    1496251769

    For us, it's always food for an easy cutback. More pasta, more eggs, less meat. But you're a v thrifty shopper already, Sarah. Do they ever offer extra hours at work?

  3. creditcardfree Says:
    May 31st, 2017 at 06:02 pm 1496253739
    1496253739

    The food area is the easiest to cut back on. Watch the sales, and make a menu around what you have on hand and what can be bought for the least expense. What kids expenses, if any, do you anticipate during the shortfall week? Can those wait? Can you find cheaper alternative? Is is something you could borrow?

    Definitely look into getting that reimbursement. Call the health plan directly and ask them what steps you need to take. That could take time, so if you can make it work without the funds, consider when you do get reimbursed as a snowflake to your debt!

    Swagbucks do take some time, so that isn't the quickest way to get funds.

  4. VS_ozgirl Says:
    June 1st, 2017 at 12:43 pm 1496320996
    1496320996

    So very sorry to hear SG was in hospital! Hope she's doing much better and you can make up the shortfall. Maybe another eat out of the pantry challenge?

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