Find Alternative Resources Before It Is Too Late The only way to truly master your rural survival plan without a job is to explore all resources available (cash, goods and services). It is not as difficult as you think; but you must adjust your monthly lifestyle to accommodate your temporary situation. Rural Survival Plan: Trim The Fat Step 1. Calculate how much money is coming in. Step 2. Organize all of your bills. Step 3. Calculate where your money is going by categorizing expenses such as: ⦁ Mandatory expenses that support the two basic needs e.g. mortgage, utilities ⦁ Necessary expenses that can be reduced e.g. food, clothing, transportation ⦁ Discretionary expenses that can be eliminated entirely e.g. eating out, concerts, lottery tickets, Cokes, snacks, tolls, parking, tips, newspapers, donations at work. These savings can pay off credit card bills. Step 4. Set specific achievable goals. When you have a…