December was an okay income month and a larger than expected expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).
Our total income in December was $7,331.52. In addition to my wife’s paycheck, she received an $800 auto allowance and a $100 company reimbursement for internet service. We received $68.90 in cash back rewards, $130 in gifts for our kids 529 Plans, and earned $5.49 in interest income from our online savings account.
In December, we spent a total of $9,256.64 (nearly $2K more than our income). Some of our larger non-standard expenses were $535 in gifts, $458.22 for vacation, and $960.50 in household items.
Next month should be a good income month with my wife receiving a quarterly bonus of approximately $15K.
Wow! A quarterly bonus of $15 K?! Must be nice;0)
It’s an awesome blessing, Jayleen. Her quarterly bonuses last year totaled $110,280 (that includes one HUGE ~$70K quarterly bonus). She is really good at what she does.