December was a good income month, but also a large expense (see attached spreadsheet).

Our total income in December was $10,545.66.  In addition to our regular paychecks, my wife received a $600 auto allowance, and a $100 company reimbursement for internet service.  Our son also received a total of $275 cash for Christmas, which was deposited into his 529 Plan.  We earned $0.96 in interest income from our online savings account.

In December, we spent a total of $14,391.14.  Wow!  That’s a lot of money.  Some of the larger, non-typical expenses include $811.46 in gifts, $539.999 for a dishwasher, and $572.38 for a gun. 

January should be a pretty standard income month and a hopefully a more reasonable expense month.