June was a great income month and a relatively low expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in May was $22,808.39, our 5th highest income month since I began tracking in March 2007.  In addition to our two regular paychecks, my wife and I received a third “extra” paycheck, and my wife received a paycheck for one week at her new job.  My wife received a $12,500 gross ($8,307.18 net) signing bonus for her new company and I received a monthly bonus of $1,541.67 gross ($880.51 Read more [...]

May was a good income month and a somewhat expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in May was $11,468.95.  In addition to our two regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $2,500 gross ($1,496.25 net). We also got a $450 monthly auto allowance from my company and $49.99 in internet reimbursement from my wife’s company.  We earned $4.69 in interest income from our savings account. This month, our expenses were high.  We spent a total of $13,123.47 in May.  Read more [...]

April was a good income month and a somewhat high expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in April was $11,622.20.  In addition to our two regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $2,500 gross ($1,496.25 net). We also got a $450 monthly auto allowance from my company and $55.99 in internet reimbursement from my wife’s company.  We earned $2.83 in interest income from our savings account. This month, our expenses were a bit higher than budgeted, but not too Read more [...]

March was a phenomenal income month and a high expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in March was $32,097.07, our second highest income month ever (April 2014 was our highest at $37,327).  My wife received a 1.5% raise this month.  In addition to our two regular paychecks, my wife received a quarterly bonus of $17,325 gross ($9,776.48 net) and I received a monthly bonus of $2,500 gross ($1,496.25 net). We also got a  $10,750 tax refund ($8,688 federal, $2,062state), $450 Read more [...]

February was a good income month and a lower than average expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). I started a new job on 1/30/75 and our total income in February was $9,683.90.  My wife received her two regular paychecks and I received one week unemployment ($450), half a paycheck and a full paycheck.   My wife also received $341.17 in company reimbursements.  We also earned $1.42 in interest income from our savings account. This month, our spending was lower than it has been in many Read more [...]

NOTE: I am posting our January income statement early because I will be busy training at my new job next week:) January was an average income month and a surprisingly large expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in January was $8,524.38.  My wife received her two regular paychecks and I received $1,800 in unemployment.  My wife also received $44.99 in company reimbursements and we unexpectedly received a $93.16 Annual Escrow Acct Disclosure Statement refund.  We also Read more [...]

December was an AWESOME income month, especially considering that I am unemployed (go wife!).  As expected during the Christmas season, our expenses were higher than normal (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in December was $22,434.03.  We were very blessed in that my wife received a $17,325 quarterly bonus ($10,152.65 net) this month!  In addition to my wife’s normal two paychecks, she also received a third “extra” paycheck.  I received $1,800 in unemployment.  My wife Read more [...]

November was our first full month with me on unemployment (I was laid off on 10/3/16).  It was one of our more modest income months but our expenses have come down a good amount (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in November was $8,501.32.  My wife received her normal two paychecks.  I received $1,800 in unemployment.  My wife also received $138.34 in company reimbursements. We earned $2.54 in interest income from our savings account. This month, we successfully keep our spending Read more [...]

Even though I was laid off on 10/3/16, October was a great income month.  Thankfully, we were also able to keep our expenses down as well (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in October was $14,112.96.  My wife received her normal two paychecks.  I received one regular paycheck, a $1,690.64 bonus check, a $1,254.25 check for cashed out vacation + 4 extra days, and a $1,795.50 severance check.  I received $1,350 in unemployment in October.  My wife received $114.98 in company reimbursements. Read more [...]

September was a good income month and a huge expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in September was $11,971.21.  In addition to our paychecks, my wife received a quarterly bonus of $4,642 gross ($2,619.66 net).  She also received $50 in company reimbursements. We earned $4.36 in interest income from our savings account. This month, we spent a total of $17,211.79.  Big ticket items include $3,973 in furniture and maintenance, $1,062 in giving, and $614 in entertainment.  Read more [...]