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Budgeting

Fixed vs Variable Expenses

The distinction between costs that stay the same each month and those that change.

Fixed expenses (like rent or insurance) stay roughly constant each month, while variable expenses (like groceries or fuel) fluctuate. Understanding the split helps you build a realistic budget and identify which costs are easiest to trim.

Examples

  • Rent is a fixed expense; your electricity bill is a variable expense.

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