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3628: Budgeting Basics: Income vs. Expenses by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Money Management
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3628: Kumiko breaks down one of the most important foundations of budgeting: understanding your income and accurately tracking your expenses. Learn how to manage irregular paychecks, distinguish between fixed and variable expenses, and give every dollar a purpose so you can build a budget that works even when life is unpredictable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/income-yay-expenses-yuck/ Quotes to ponder: "ALWAYS budget for the worst-case scenario!" "Each cent of your income should have a job." "It's ok for your budget not to work one month. Pick yourself up and start fresh next month." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices