A Twin Peaks bartender claims she made more than $600 in one shift — but still m...

Twin Peaks bartender Avery Linhart alleged in a viral TikTok video that she was able to make hundreds of dollars in one 13-hour shift — on a day when she was $300 short on rent.

Linhart says she made $211 in cash and $420 on card payments at the sports bar, adding up to $631, or about $48.50 an hour.

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While her video sparked some debate online — with some viewers questioning how she was able to fall behind on rent payments when she could earn a significant amount of money in a single shift — Linhart explained her rent costs $15,000/year, while her tuition fees add up to $16,000/year. This is on top of her everyday expenditures and the cash set aside for her savings.

While Linhart was able to scrounge up the funds she needed at the last minute, it’s probably best if you stay ahead of your big bills to avoid falling behind. Here are three “cash-only” ways to make sure everything gets covered.

1. Try the “cash stuffing” hack

One of the top tried-and-true methods of getting your money habits into control is to start budgeting — and many influencers swear TikTok’s viral “cash stuffing” technique has helped them save thousands of dollars.

You basically take your paycheck in cash and divide it into different categories — say, for your rent, groceries, and recreational activities — in envelopes.

So, if you hit the mall and your shopping bill extends over the amount you have available to you in cash, you’ll be forced to put some items back.

This method can help ensure that you make all your regularly scheduled bill payments on time — as well as stash some funds aside for the future, like your retirement or emergency savings.