In September, we were blessed with an incredible income month and a higher than expected expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in September was $23,057.55.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $1,950 gross ($1,084.39 net) and my wife received a quarterly bonus $15,000 gross ($9,664.54 net). My wife also received $848.14 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $46.99 in internet reimbursements.  We earned $2.81 in interest Read more [...]

In August, we were blessed with a good income month and a low expense compared to what we usually average (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in August was $12,751.80. In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $1,950 gross ($1,084.40 net) and my received $549.55 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $44.99 in internet reimbursements. We earned $0.01 in interest income from our savings accounts. This month, our expenses totaled $12,465.59. Read more [...]

July was a good income month and a very low expense (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in July was $15,757.70.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $3333.33 gross ($1,853.35 net) and my wife received a discretionary bonus of $500 gross ($331.12 net).  My wife received $1,763.04 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $44.99 in internet reimbursements.  We earned $0.01 in interest income from our savings accounts. This month, Read more [...]

June was a good income month, however, our expenses were almost as bad as last month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in June was $19,165.79.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $1,458.33 gross ($810.96 net) and my wife received a quarterly bonus of $10,750 gross ($5,966.93 Net).  My wife received $1,127.98 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $44.99 in internet reimbursements.  We earned $0.76 in interest income from our savings Read more [...]