<prompt> Human: And how should i go about learning to budget with the fluxuation of my income?  <response>: Budget: keep a bigger-than-average 6 months of full living expenses emergency fund in a simple savings account. It might be tempting to try to invest it, but you should avoid that. This is the money you use to eatpay rent if the bar takes a downturn and your income suddenly drops for an extended period.Making the most: after youve got your emergency fund built, I would recommend contributing to a Roth IRA Im assuming that you dont have an employer-match 401k. Otherwise, just stay frugal. 