In July, we had our best income month ever! As I mentioned in our June net worth update, wife’s company had been restructuring and she accepted the severance package because she found a new position with another company making a 10% higher salary. Our total income in July was $88,132.45!  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly and quarterly bonus of $4,964.00 gross ($2,725.04 net).  More importantly, my wife’s received a $72,614.24 severance/cashed out vacation Read more [...]

In June, we had an amazing income month but we also had a huge expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).  Our total income in June was $16,493.11.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $1,968.00 gross ($1,080.36 net) and my wife received a quarterly bonus of $9,375 gross ($4,895.28 net). My wife also received a $168.66 auto allowance / mileage reimbursements, and $58.99 in internet reimbursements.  We also earned $9.38 in interest income from our Read more [...]

In May, we had another great income month but a large expense month considering the income (see spreadsheet screenshot).  Our total income in May was $11,589.40.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a third “extra” paycheck and a monthly bonus of $1,947.00 gross ($1,068.81 net).  My wife also received a $168.66 auto allowance / mileage reimbursements, and $58.99 in internet reimbursements. This month, our expenses totaled only $15,460.79.  Large expenses Read more [...]

In April, we had an another great income month and a reasonable expense month considering the income (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in April was $23,352.37.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly and quarterly bonus of $5,003 gross ($2746.44 net) and my wife received a bonus of $2,500 gross ($1,556.79 net).  My wife also received $2,500 in child care reimbursement, $168.66 auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $46.99 in internet reimbursements. My Read more [...]

In March, we had an awesome income month and a reasonable expense month considering the income (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in March was $29,578.19.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $1,811.88 gross ($994.65 net) and my wife received a bonus of $18,649.36 gross ($14,352.39 net).  My wife also received $646.57 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements, $300 in gift credit cards and $46.99 in internet reimbursements.  We received Read more [...]

In February, we had a good income month and a good (relatively low) expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our total income in February was $14,424.37.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a monthly bonus of $2,075 gross ($1,139.08 net) and my wife received an award bonus of $3,383 gross ($2,000 net).  My wife also received $509.50 in auto allowance / mileage reimbursements and $46.99 in internet reimbursements.  We also earned $15.44 in interest income from our Read more [...]

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 [...]