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Costs Are Rising Faster Than Your Income? Here’s What I’d Do Right Now

If you feel like everything is getting more expensive but your income isn’t keeping up you’re not crazy.

You’re not bad with money.

And you’re definitely not alone.

I’ve been hearing this more and more lately from clients, listeners, business owners, even high-income earners. Costs are going up across the board, but income either feels stagnant or unpredictable. And that gap? That’s what creates stress.

I want to talk about what you can actually do about it right now.

Because I’ve been there.

I’ve Been Broke Before And I Know What It Takes to Get Out

There was a time when I was losing $15,000 to $16,000 a month.

Let that sink in.

I wasn’t just tight on money I was in a full-on financial hole. I was on food stamps. I was trying to provide for my family while being known as “the money guy.”

That experience forced me to rethink everything I thought I knew about money.

And what I discovered is this: It’s not about how much money you have it’s about how your cash flow works.

Step 1: Track Your Money (Yes, Really)

I know it sounds basic.

But almost nobody does this consistently.

Most people check their bank balance and call it good. But that’s like stepping on a scale without knowing what you’ve been eating.

When I finally started tracking my money weekly not monthly, weekly discovered where my money was actually going.

That’s when I found the truth: I wasn’t just “tight”… I was bleeding cash.

And here’s the crazy part…

I’ve had clients find $1,000 to $2,000 per month just by tracking their spending.

Not cutting back.

Not sacrificing.

Just seeing what was already happening.

Why Weekly Works

Monthly is too overwhelming.

Weekly is manageable.

You stay aware. You stay intentional. And you catch problems early.

If you do nothing else from this article, do this one thing.

Step 2: Find and Plug the Money Leaks

Money leaks are sneaky.

They’re not always big, obvious expenses.

They’re the small things that slip through:

• Subscriptions you forgot about
• Duplicate charges
• Apps you don’t use
• Small recurring expenses that add up

I even found leaks in my own business charges we didn’t realize were happening.

These aren’t about being irresponsible.

They’re about not paying attention.

And whatever you ignore… you lose.

Step 3: Sell What You’re Not Using

Let me be blunt: A lot of people say they’re broke… but they’re sitting on thousands of dollars in stuff.

I’ve seen it firsthand.

When I went through my own financial struggles, we started selling everything we didn’t need. It wasn’t glamorous, but it worked.

Today, it’s even easier:

• Facebook Marketplace
• eBay
• Whatnot
• Local selling apps

You can turn unused items into immediate cash.

But don’t just think physical stuff.

Your Skills Are Assets Too

Some of your most valuable assets aren’t in your garage.

They’re in your head.

• Skills
• Knowledge
• Experience
• Problem-solving ability

Ask yourself: What problems can I solve for people right now?

Because that’s where income comes from.

Step 4: Focus on Increasing Income (Not Just Cutting Expenses)

Here’s the truth most people don’t want to hear:

You can only cut expenses so far.

At some point, you have to increase income.

But here’s the good news…

You don’t need to work more hours.

You need to create more value.

Income = Value Creation

The more problems you solve, the more income you can create.

It could be:

• A side hustle
• A service
• Freelance work
• Helping someone fix something
• Teaching something you already know

You don’t have to be an expert.

You just need to be one step ahead of someone else.

That’s it.

Step 5: Think Differently About Opportunity

Most people think: “I need money to make money.”

That’s not always true.

There are ways to create income even in areas like real estate without having a lot of money.

You can:

• House hack
• Rent out rooms
• Partner with others
• Bring value (like finding deals or tenants)

The opportunities are there.

But you have to look for them.

The Real Problem in a Bad Economy

Recessions don’t just happen because of numbers.

They happen when people stop producing.

When people stop solving problems.

When people stop serving others.

That’s when everything slows down.

But here’s the opportunity:

If you keep producing…

If you keep solving problems…

If you keep creating value…

You don’t just survive you can actually thrive.

Final Thoughts: You’re Not Stuck

If you’re feeling the pressure right now, I get it.

But you’re not stuck.

There are always options.

Start here:

• Track your money weekly

• Find and eliminate money leaks

• Sell unused assets

• Increase income through value

• Look for opportunities others miss

You don’t have to wait for the economy to change.

You can start changing your situation today.

Because when you take action…

That’s when everything begins to shift.