Fixed expenses are easier to plan around because they stay the same from one month to the next. Variable expenses, on the other hand, are less predictable. Understanding both types and how they impact ...

As you work to create a budget, it’s important to understand how fixed and variable expenses will impact your bottom line. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and ...

A major part of budgeting is projecting fixed expenses versus variable expenses. The fixed ones are often much simpler to plan for because they will change less frequently and often the merchant ...

Fixed expenses are consistent and expected bills you pay each month, such as a mortgage or rent, a cellphone bill and a student loan payment. Car insurance, home insurance and life insurance are also ...

Fixed expenses (rent, insurance) remain constant monthly, while variable expenses (groceries, utilities) fluctuate. The 50/30/20 rule allocates 50% for needs, 30% for wants and 20% for savings and ...

The recession may have subsided in the West but the financial difficulties of our average household show no signs of improvement. Forget the poor or the middle class families, even the upper-middle ...

Budgeting, quite simply, is the act of spending your money efficiently. The importance of budgeting cannot be overemphasized, and whether you’re looking at your individual finances or running a ...