Tuesday, March 5, 2013

February Summary

Well, we're two months into this experience and we've managed to scrape by. In February, thanks to the generosity of friends we were able to enjoy a date night. We had $2.24 left over at the end of the month. Out of our "food stamp allowance" of $200, we used $191.69 on groceries. 

We're pretty good at this budget thing, so if you know any federal governments who could use a hand balancing their budget, feel free to pass our info along!


Month:




February
Budget Actual Difference
1st-14th



Income:
$630.42 $630.42 $0.00





Expenses:














Rent $491.00 $491.95 -$0.95











Gas (Auto) $40.00 $20.25 $19.75

Sprint $165.00 $160.44 $4.56

Progressive $80.00 $80.17 -$0.17











Hulu $7.99 $7.99 $0.00






Misc. $50.00 $45.25 $4.75

Doctor $50.00 $30.00 $20.00






Total $883.99 $836.05 -$47.94

Difference -$253.57 -$205.63 -$47.94
15th-28th



Income:
$630.42 $630.42 $0.00





Expenses:



















Electric $90.00 $90.22 -$0.22

Gas (Auto) $40.00 $45.00 -$5.00











Car Payment $189.00 $185.86 $3.14

Internet $55.00 $55.99 -$0.99

Misc. $50.00 $45.48 $4.52

Total $424.00 $422.55 $1.45

Difference $206.42 $207.87 $56.55











Income: $1,260.84 $1,260.84 $0.00
Monthly Total: Expenses: $1,307.99 $1,258.60 $49.39

Difference: -$47.15 $2.24 $49.39


2 comments:

  1. I guess if you come out with a positive balance at the end that is the BEST part.
    Some time it might be interesting to see what types of foods you purchase with your "food stamp money". Dollar stretching foods are a huge educational piece.

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    1. Lois we buy mostly veggies for salads, bread, lunch meat, and things like that. We know we could probably buy pizza bagels and they would go further, but we would rather eat healthier and spend a little more!

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