Simple budget for a tight month after 6 years as a school bus driver

My income is now a fraction of what it was as a school bus driver and I am trying to cover the essentials. I am nervous about falling behind. Did lenders work with you?

Sell things you do not use. I made about $200 from a weekend of listing.

I called each lender and asked for a hardship plan. Two agreed to lower payments for a few months.