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 [...]

May was a good income month however our expenses were insane (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in May was $14,645.28.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a third “extra” paycheck and a monthly bonus of $1,666.66 gross ($926.83 net).  My wife received $947 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements, $644.99 in internet reimbursements and $76.80 in her side hustle.  We earned $7 in interest income from our savings accounts. This month, our expenses Read more [...]

April was a good income month however our expenses were nearly identical to our income (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in April was $13,899.59.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $3,560.58 gross ($1,980.04 net) and my wife received a discretionary bonus of $1,250 gross ($757.96 net).  My wife also received a $531.31 auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $44.99 in internet reimbursements.  We earned $18.49 in interest income Read more [...]

March was an incredible income month and our expense were reasonable considering we enjoyed a long overseas vacation (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in March was $24,745.31.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $1,750 gross ($973.18 net) and a $450 auto allowance.  My wife also received a quarterly bonus of $19,431.32 gross ($10,829.36 net), $1,540.87 auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $44.99 in internet reimbursements.  Read more [...]