Adjustable Expense

Glossary

Adjustable Expense

An expense that can be increased, decreased or eliminated at will. Examples include dining out, entertainment and subscriptions. Because these costs are not mandatory, they are the first place to look when you need to reduce your spending. See Budget, Discretionary Expense, Fixed Expense, Non-Discretionary Expense, Variable Expense

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