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Believe it or not, it is possible for a couple to live on the earnings of only one income. Doing so is not as difficult as you think. Below are some tips and some information to help you decide if one income is right for you.
 
Believe it or not, it is possible for a couple to live on the earnings of only one income. Doing so is not as difficult as you think. Below are some tips and some information to help you decide if one income is right for you.
 
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== Steps ==
 
== Steps ==
 
# Prepare in advance if possible. You should try to be prepared for having to live on just one income. Set aside an emergency fund and only use it for emergencies, and craving pizza is not an emergency. Think and research how you can cover the cost of appropriate life or disability insurance, and if required health insurance for the whole family. Try to prepare for these changes yourself, using the internet and free literature from your local library. If you have the resources and need a little extra advice consider a financial advisor, but they can be quite expensive and usually make commission on products they sell you.
 
# Prepare in advance if possible. You should try to be prepared for having to live on just one income. Set aside an emergency fund and only use it for emergencies, and craving pizza is not an emergency. Think and research how you can cover the cost of appropriate life or disability insurance, and if required health insurance for the whole family. Try to prepare for these changes yourself, using the internet and free literature from your local library. If you have the resources and need a little extra advice consider a financial advisor, but they can be quite expensive and usually make commission on products they sell you.
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#  Don't forget retirement. Even thought your income probably was cut significantly, it's always smart to plan for the future. Use the internet and resources from your local library to determine the best investments for your situation. Doing this research will ultimately lead to being more informed and intelligent about any investments you can make.
 
#  Don't forget retirement. Even thought your income probably was cut significantly, it's always smart to plan for the future. Use the internet and resources from your local library to determine the best investments for your situation. Doing this research will ultimately lead to being more informed and intelligent about any investments you can make.
  
== Video ==
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== Tips ==
 
== Tips ==