In January, we had a good income month and but also a high expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in January was $14,652.22.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly and quarterly bonus $5,100 gross ($2,799.70 net) and my wife received a discretionary bonus of $1,000 gross ($533.69 net).  My wife also received $1,072.85 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements, $600 in gym reimbursements and $46.99 in internet reimbursements.  We also Read more [...]

In December, we had one of our largest income months ever and a reasonable expense month too, considering our income (see spreadsheet screenshot). Thank God for our blessings! Our total income in December was an amazing $32,598.24!  This was our 3rd largest income month ever (larger months were: $37,327.14 in Feb 2014 and $35,641.77 in Sept 2017). 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 of $19,500 Read more [...]

In November, we were blessed with a strong income month and a reasonable expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in November was $14,794.99.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a third “extra” paycheck and a monthly bonus of $1,950 gross ($1,084.39 net).  My wife also received $651.21 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $46.99 in internet reimbursements.  We earned $7.96 in interest income from our savings accounts. This month, Read more [...]

In October, we were blessed with a great income month and a reasonable expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in October was $15,753.12.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly and quarterly bonus of $5,100 gross ($2,836.11 net).  My wife also received $1,451.28 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $46.99 in internet reimbursements.  We earned $8.06 in interest income from our savings accounts. This month, our expenses totaled Read more [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]