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Centuria Financial Group

David P. McCabe,

WMCP®, ChFC®, CLU®

Financial Planner

david.mccabe@prudential.com

 

Nathaniel D. High, RICP®

Financial Planner

nathaniel.high@prudential.com

 

Nicholas J. Over, CFP®

Financial Planner

nicholas.over@prudential.com

 

Sara E. Martin

Operations Manager

sara.martin@prudential.com

 

Jennifer A. McCabe

Client Service Specialist

jennifer.mccabe@prudential.com

 

Centuria Financial Group

2333 Baltimore Blvd Suite B

Finksburg, MD 21048

 

Phone:  443-952-7232

January/February 2023

Budgeting During Uncertain Times

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The economy has been on an uncertain path lately. More and more people earn income that varies each month due to fluctuating work hours or multiple part-time jobs, making budgeting a difficult task. Still, you can start the new year off right by improving your money management skills, even when your monthly income is uncertain.


Add up your fixed expenses.
Include food, mortgage, or rent, utilities, transportation, and health insurance. The total is the minimum amount you need to earn each month to live on.


Save extra cash.
Set aside any money that is over the basic amount you need to live on in a savings account. If you won’t need the money for several months, consider putting it in a money market account, which typically earns a higher rate of interest than a savings account.


Look ahead.
If you discover you won’t have enough income in the near future, look for ways to get ahead of the shortfall. Picking up extra hours at a part-time job or volunteering for overtime may put you in a better place financially.


Avoid overspending.
It might be tempting to spend more in the months when you have extra cash but doing so could put you right back in deficit territory. It’s okay to treat yourself within limits but put the bulk of your money into your savings account.


Start a side hustle.
Turning a hobby into a business can bring in extra income. Apply to sell your items at flea markets and craft fairs held at local schools or churches. Or get together with friends and hold a sale in your home.

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David P. McCabe, Nathaniel D. High, and Nicholas J. Over are Financial Planners with, and offer securities and investment advisory service through LPL Enterprise (LPLE), a Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC, and an affiliate of LPL Financial.
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