• How much money do I have to live on every month?
How much moneydo I have to live
on every month?
After your stroke, you may not go back to work right away. You may not go back to the same job at all. This will change your monthly income. Your expenses may change, too. For example, you may have more medical bills now than you did before the stroke.
The best way to know how much money you need to live on every month is to make a spending plan. Having a spending plan will help you take control of your money.
My spending plan
Instructions: Print out several copies of the following worksheets. Write down your current monthly income and expenses on one copy. Use the other copies if your situation changes and you need to make a new spending plan.
— Step 1: Identify income
— Step 2: List expenses
— Step 3: Compare income and expenses
Step 4: Set priorities and make changes
If your expenses are more than your income, don’t get discouraged. The rest of this workbook provides ideas on how you can reduce your expenses. It also has ideas on how you can find extra money.
Chapter 7 Making a spending plan
• How much money do I have to live on every month?