Lori Phillips

Basing your plan on the lowest month is smart; I’d add a first goal of building a one‑month buffer so you’re always paying this month’s bills with last month’s income - send everything above baseline there until it’s full which, yeah... skim a set percent off every gig payment into a separate taxes/irregulars fund and another slice into your emergency fund so slow weeks don’t derail you. To keep spending steady keep essentials in one account and move a fixed weekly amount to a “spend” account; when it’s gone, you pause.

In thick walled homes, direct link monitors beat Wi Fi cams for reliability and low lag because their radio punches through walls and does not rely on your router. Battery life hinges on screen time with VOX or eco lasting overnight while a constantly on screen needs daily charging, night vision is good enough for sleep checks, and you can always add a Wi Fi cam later if you want phone viewing.