Though far from affluent he was at least able to meet his basic expenses.

This is a set figure to cover basic expenses each week.

Their basic expenses run $2,000 a month or more.

But we're not seeing clients because their basic expenses are too high.

This account is designed to pay basic expenses of running the party's organization.

The same average family spends $1,650 a month on basic expenses, leaving a gap of at least $250.

"You learn to do it by paying only the most basic and inescapable expenses," he said.

As a rule of thumb, first estimate how much money you'll need to cover your basic expenses.

She tried to save for new beds, but basic expenses overwhelmed her.

"There are a lot of basic expenses you don't think about," he said.