Budgeting tips when income drops - 10 months and counting

I am $900 short each month and trying to find it. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I am nervous about falling behind. What helped you?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.