Here is a breakdown of my expenses for April.
|
Household |
$412.16 |
|
Transportation |
$12.25 |
|
Food |
$59.02 |
|
Entertainment |
$166.72 |
|
Education/Debt |
$80.00 |
|
Phone |
$33.99 |
|
Medical/Dental |
$61.66 |
|
Total |
$825.80 |
This was a good month being slightly under a $10,000 a year budget. My food expense was a little high since this figure is only for lunches and snacks. I need to cut back on the fast food and junk food. Entertainment was high since I spent $80 on gambling.
My expenses for this should go down if I go on my hike. If I don’t hike my expenses will likely go up this month. I’d like to hike but I have an opportunity to make good money over the next couple months. If that opportunity does not come through than I will go hiking. Either way is pretty good. I should find out tomorrow if I get the money-making opportunity. If so it will start almost immediately, if not I’ll be leaving for my hike on Monday.
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So did the Household Expenses cover rent/mortgage payment? Also, what about auto and health insurance?
My “rent” is included in the household expenses. My health insurance is included in the medical/dental expense. I don’t have a car thus no auto expense.
Good luck which ever way pans out. Sounds like a fun summer ahead.
Whoah– talk about the Power of Small! Less than $60 a month on food and you need to cut back? I’m pretty amazed at this figure and I would love to take a peek at your grocery list. Maybe it’s because I am a food blogger and I happen to have a very hungry husband, but my food costs are way higher and I cook all my meals at home. What’s your secret?
Kate- The $60 a month for food is for my lunches out and snacks only. If I were buying all my food for $60 a month I’d be very happy with that.