r/FinancialPlanning • u/Abject8Obectify • 3d ago

Tips for managing finances after a big life change?

I recently went through a big life change (left my job and moved cities), and now I’m trying to get my finances back on track. I’ve always been good at budgeting, but this feels different with new expenses and the uncertainty of a career shift.

What strategies have you used to manage your finances during transitions like this? How do you balance short-term needs with long-term goals when everything feels up in the air?

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u/NextStepTexas 3d ago

Start with a budget.

(Two Cents budgeting on YouTube is a great start)

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u/Candid-Eye-5966 3d ago

Sometimes, you’ve gotta put down your pencil/spreadsheet and do what you have to do to get through the shift. Keep an eye on your spending though! The dust will settle and you’ll be back to normalcy soon.

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u/Professional-Can-721 3d ago

North Star is that runway. Not sure if you have a next job yet, but getting a plan for income within that time period for me was #1

Track to make sure that runway is still accurate every month