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Ok everyone I am doing my feb budget and noticing that the second and third week of the month I will be stort of a bill and groceries for the week. but the first and and 4th week I have extra money and the bills can't be moved sooo I was thinking for the paying the 2 small bills that don't fit in second paycheck with paycheck 1 and just pay early (if money is left hubby WILL spend it) and for third week using my credit card to cover groceries and last bill then paying it off on the fourth week? Is this suppose to happen and is this the right way or should I just pay late?  
Ok everyone I am doing my feb budget and noticing that the second and third week of the month I will

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I would pay half of the bill with the extra money if you can. So when it comes time to pay the bill 2nd or third week. Pay the rest. As far as groceries. Get creative during those short weeks n shop your pantry n freezer. Buy produce n veggies n things like that with the little money you do have. Or save from week 1
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You don't necessarily pay only the bills within that pay period. Sometimes I have to pay a bill out of paycheck 1 for the month because there are more available funds than check b.  
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I would pay late. Always say I'll pay that off on my credit card but then do I? No.  
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I might be misunderstanding your situation from lack of sleep so please ignore me if I make no sense. If you have leftover funds from check #1, couldn’t you just use that balance as a rollover income into paycheck #2? Are you able to wait until the end of the month to fund some sinking funds to give you the wiggle room for the grocery envelope in the 3rd week? If not, I say your plan is good as long as you’re able to pay them both off right away this month. You got this! Also, isn’t it so nice to know 3 weeks ahead of time that things might be tight? Keep up the great work!  
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You have two options cut spending or increase income. Find a side hustle to bring in extra income.  
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