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Variable Expenses

Last Updated: November 15, 2006

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Expenditures that can fluctuate due to individual control, such as food, utilities, and furnishings. Some expenses can be listed as both fixed and variable. Variable expenses are the easiest ones to juggle in times of financial difficulty.

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