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How does a yearly bill fit into a monthly budget?

Quick lesson1 min read

Bills that arrive once a year can make one month look unusually expensive. Spreading them across your budget lets you set money aside before the bill arrives.

An example with numbers

A $720 yearly insurance premium works out to $60 a month. If you start setting aside $60 in January and the bill is due in December, you will have the $720. If it is due in three months and you start from zero, you would need $240 a month until then.

Try it with your numbers

Add the monthly set-aside to your expense categories and check what you have left. When you pay the bill from that reserve, avoid counting the same expense twice.

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Example figures for learning purposes. They are not a recommendation and do not replace professional advice.

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