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 [...]

January was a better income month than expected but our expense exceeded our income (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in January was $14.905.77.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly/quarterly combined bonus of $3,458.33 gross ($2,579.37 net) and a $450 auto allowance.  My wife also received a bonus of $2,804.69 gross ($1,579.75 net), a $681.67 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement, and $44.99 in reimbursements.  We earned $12.32 in interest income from Read more [...]

December was an outstanding income month and a lower than usual expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in December was very good at $23,684.28.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of monthly bonus $1,332.08 gross ($778.82 net) and a $450 auto allowance.  My wife also received $10,193 gross ($6,482.51 net) quarterly bonus, $3,150 special company bonus (on a credit card), a $641.50 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement, and $44.99 Read more [...]

November was another a great income month and a lower than usual expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).  Best of all, we learned that my wife will keep her job and not be part of her company’s layoff.

Our total income in October was $15,665.25.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a third “extra” paycheck.  I also received a monthly bonus of $1,250 gross ($730.82 net), $450 auto allowance and $100 holiday gift card.  My wife also received a $923.10 auto allowance / Read more [...]

October was a great income month and a high expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).

Our total income in October was $16,986.62.  In addition to our regular paychecks, my wife received a $2,250 gross ($1,524.87 net) supplemental bonus and a $250 gift card.   I received a monthly bonus of $2,708.33 gross ($1,583.47 net). My wife also received a $1,370.46 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement and I received a $450 auto allowance. We earned $5.87 in interest income from our savings accounts.

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September was an amazing income month and a very high expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).

Our total income in September was $20,260.50.  In addition to our regular paychecks, my wife received a quarterly bonus of $10,159.17 gross ($5,964.95 net) and I received a monthly bonus of $1,666.66 gross ($977.19 net).  My wife also received a $1,524.78 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement and I received a $450 auto allowance. We earned $5.89 in interest income from our savings accounts.

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July was a great income month and a very reasonable expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).

Our total income in July was $16,699.83. In addition to our regular paychecks, I also received a monthly bonus of monthly bonus $5,289.32 gross ($3,094.21 net) and my wife received a special discretionary bonus of $900 gross ($685.61 net) . My wife also received a $1,391.98 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement and I received a $450 auto allowance. We earned $4.07 in interest income from our savings Read more [...]

June was a great income month but and a bad expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).

Our total income in June was $14,940.21.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received third “extra” paycheck.  I also received a monthly bonus of monthly bonus $1,791.67 gross ($1,047.51 net) and my wife received a quarterly bonus of $2,946.00 gross ($1,662.37 net).  My wife also received a $851.06 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement and I received a $450 auto allowance. We earned $5.31 in interest Read more [...]

May was an great income month but we spent almost exactly the same about we made, which isn’t good (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in May was $13,221.19. In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $916.67 gross ($535.94 net). My wife also received a $1,506.38 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement and I received a $450 auto allowance. We earned $5.16 in interest income from our savings accounts.

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