How to Manage Money When Income Is Fixed but Expenses Are Not

Introduction For most salaried Indians, income is predictable. Salary arrives on the same date every month. But expenses rarely behave the same way. Some months are smooth. In other months, unexpected costs suddenly appear — school fees, medical bills, festivals, family functions, vehicle repairs, or even simple things like rising grocery prices. This mismatch between fixed income and unpredictable expenses is one of the biggest financial challenges faced by middle-class Indian families. Many people assume…









