Does your income change every month? Are you tired of traditional budgets that just don’t fit your unpredictable paycheck? In this episode, I’m answering a listener question about how to create a budget that actually works when your income varies from month to month. Whether you're an actor, real estate agent, freelancer, or contractor, it’s time to stop guessing and start building a peace-filled, flexible system.
We’ll talk about how to create a bare minimum budget, introduce my priority-based ladder method, and explore strategies like the Hill & Valley account to build margin and reduce financial stress—even when income isn’t steady.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Timestamps:
00:51 Why Traditional Budgets Fail with Inconsistent Income
01:24 Challenges of Inconsistent Income
01:56 Strategies for Managing Inconsistent Income
04:15 Creating a Bare Minimum Budget
06:32 Value-Aligned Budgeting
07:42 Case Study: Jill's Budgeting Dilemma
09:15 Introducing the Ladder Method
13:10 Building Peace into Your Budget
Want a budget that fits your real life?
I’m currently offering 7 Budget Deep Dive sessions during my Financial Independence Day promo before prices increase. Don’t wait—grab your session and build a flexible plan that actually works.
👉 AccelerateYourLegacy.com/budget-deep-dive
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