In April, we had the perfect balance of a good income month and low expenses.  Our total income in April was $12,820.67.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks (4.05% raise kicked in mid April), she received a third “extra” paycheck and $192.72 company reimbursement for internet.  We received $115.87 in insurance reimbursements and earned $47.00 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins. This month, our expenses totaled $7,128.37.  So good to see!  Read more [...]

In March, we had a pretty extreme income month and expense month.  Our total income in March was $15,160.59.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received a quarterly bonus of $11,160 gross ($6,513.64 net) and $246.03 company reimbursement for internet.  We received $327.34 in insurance reimbursements and earned $148.46 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins. This month, our expenses totaled $90,870.14  Our largest cost was taxes ($58,444 Read more [...]

In February, we had a pretty standard income month and decent expense month.  Our total income in February was $8,767.03.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $224.42 in company reimbursements for internet.  We received $455.29 in insurance reimbursements and earned $162.18 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins.  My wife was also informed that she will be receiving a 4.05% raise, bringing her salary to $176,060.  She also Read more [...]

In January, we had a pretty standard income month and an awesomely low expense month.  Our total income in January was $8,801.91.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $171.11 in company reimbursements for internet.  We received $270.39 in insurance reimbursements and earned $176.95 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins. This month, our expenses totaled $7,861.87.  That is our lowest expense month since mid 2013! Large, expenses Read more [...]

In December, we had a pretty standard income month and thankfully an amazingly low month expense month.  Our total income in December was $8,547.71.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $215.19 in company reimbursements for internet.  We received $333.00 in child tax credits from the IRS and earned $157.91 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins. This month, our expenses totaled $8,692.62.  That is our lowest expense month since July Read more [...]

In November, we had a great income month but also a high expense month due to the holidays and home maintenance.  Our total income in November was $19,408.05.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received a quarterly bonus of $14,784 gross ($9,708.06 net). My wife also received $227.47 in company reimbursements for internet.  We received $334.00 in child tax credits from the IRS and earned $551.89 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins. This Read more [...]

In October, we had a good income and expense month.  Our total income in October was $14,098.91.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received a third “extra” paycheck. My wife received $184.20 in company reimbursements for internet.  We also received $334.00 in child tax credits from the IRS.  We earned $85.87 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins. This month, our expenses totaled $12,977.86.  Large, expenses included $864.95 Read more [...]

In September, we had an amazing month all around.  Details below. Our total income in September was $262,492.20!  This dramatic number was primarily due to having sold $247,959.97 worth of cryptocurrencies to pay off our house (and cover taxes from selling).  We also had income from my wife’s regular paychecks, my wife’s quarterly bonus of $6,920.00 gross ($4,115.04 net) and $164.76 my wife received in company reimbursements for internet.  I received $1,815.00 in unemployment Read more [...]

In August, we had a good income month and an okay expense month (compared to our monthly average). Our total income in August was $11,995.35.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $198.31 in company reimbursements for internet.  I received $3,525 in unemployment benefits. We also received $333 in child tax credits from the IRS.  We earned $10.50 in interest income from our savings accounts. This month, our expenses totaled $14,440.41.  Large, non-recurring Read more [...]

In July, we had a good income month and a large expense month. Our total income in July was $11,321.02.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $184.43 in company reimbursements for internet.  I received $2,820.00 in unemployment benefits. We also received $333 in child tax credits from the IRS and $44.35 in reimbursements from our insurance company.  We earned $10.70 in interest income from our savings accounts. This month, our expenses totaled $12,869.39.  Read more [...]