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How to Calculate Financial Variance When Budgeting for a Loss

By Motley Fool StaffUpdated Apr 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Key Points

  • Financial variance is the difference between budgeted and actual spending.
  • Positive variance means spending less, negative indicates overspending.
  • Regular monitoring reduces surprises and improves future budgeting.

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