Layoffs, health problems, divorce, staying home with the kids - there are many reasons families may find themselves living on only one income. For some, going from two incomes to one is a matter of tightening their belts; for others, it can mean complete financial hardship. Either way, there are ways to minimise the impact. Unlike other books of its kind, One-Income Household addresses families who plan for economic change as well as those who are forced into a new income bracket. Practical and easy to apply, this book offers families advice they can tailor to their personal situation, including how to: budget for essentials costs; sell, rent, or take out a loan on your house; commute and get around town affordably; secure health insurance; and pay down debt. With One-Income Household , readers have the financial planner they need to prosper and succeed during tough financial times.