In February we had a higher than normal income month and reasonable expense month.

This month, our total income was $14,460.78.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received a surprise $3,000 award bonus and $104.99 in company reimbursements.  We also earned $23.95 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $10,499.64.  Large expenses included $2,029 for household items, $1,576 for groceries, and $1,042 for dining.

Next month will be huge.  My wife is one of the top performers at her company and will receive a $52,967 gross quarterly bonus, a 4.26% raise (increasing her annual salary to $213,264), and $49,082 in company stock.

In January we had a regular income month and high expense month.

My wife’s paychecks returned to normal the amount with social security deducted again.  Our total income this month was $11,469.74.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $104.99 in company reimbursements.  We also earned $32.91 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $14,547.81.  Large expenses included $2,598 for vacation, $740 for insurance, $537 for clothing, and $427 for personal care items.

Next month should be a pretty standard month

In December, we had a great income month and an above reasonable expense month.

Our total income this month was $19,573.32.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $99.99 in company reimbursements.  We also earned $28.82 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $13,914.35.  Large expenses included $2,265.24 for tithe/giving, $469 for medical/prescriptions, and $343 for personal care items.

Next month my wife’s paychecks will be lower because her health insurance costs are going up and they will start deducting social security contributions again.

In November we had an average income month and an above average expense month.

Our total income this month was $12,507.99.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $94.99 in company reimbursements.  We also earned $51.56 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $17,578.72.  Large expenses included $4,204 for dinning/groceries (holiday), $4,187 for household items, $1,141 for medical/prescriptions, and $1,082 for clothing.

Next month my wife should receive a quarterly bonus of $11,475 gross.

In October we had an average income month and an average expense month.

Our total income this month was $12,543.45.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $109.99 in company reimbursements.  We also earned $72.02 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $12,641.42.  Large expenses included $545.19 for clothing, $459.46 for vacation, and $382.38 for pet care.

Next month should be another relatively typical income and expense month.

In September we had an amazing income month and an good expense month, relatively speaking.

Our total income this month was $24,826.84.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received a quarterly bonus of $19,507.50 gross ($12,204.98 net).  We also received $163.99 in company reimbursements and $56.20 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $14,949.39.  Large expenses included $3,531.70 for groceries/dining, $2,378.10 for giving, and $970.08 for pet care/pet insurance.

Next month should be a relatively typical income and expense month.

In August, we had a excellent income month and an okay expense month.

Our total income this month was $17,878.60.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she sold some company stock for $9,018.84 gross ($5,287.36 net).  She also received $99.99 in company reimbursements and we earned $43.84 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $15,735.98.  Large expenses included $1,375.76 for clothing, $546.91 for gifts, and $763.08 for vacation.

Next month my wife will receive a quarterly bonus of $19,507.50 gross.

In July, we had a great income month and a pretty reasonable expense month. 

Our total income this month was $12,121.80.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she sold company stock for 970.84 gross ($552.05 net).  We also received a $166 insurance check and $38.19 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $12,220.87.  Large expenses included $2,300 for a new pool filter, $887.40 for clothing, and $500 for downpayment on braces (we are financing the balance for 12 months at 0%).

Next month my wife should be able to sell more of her company stock.

In June, we had a great income month but also a high expense month.

Our total income this month was $17,918.88.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received a $11,475 gross ($6,380.47 net) quarterly bonus.  We also received $366.51 in auto insurance refunds and $32.58 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $17,642.17 (just $276.71 less than our income).  Large expenses included $4,478.19 in insurance costs, $1498.90 in entertainment, and $472.51 in vacation costs.

Next month my wife should be able to sell some of my wife’s company stock for ~$6,000 gross.

In May, we had a typical income month and a slightly high expense month. 

Our total income this month was $11,787.66.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received a $609.99 in company reimbursements.  We also received $38.35 in interest income from our savings accounts.

This month, our expenses totaled $12,567.01, higher than I thought we would finish.  Large expenses included $609.53 vacation, $888.49 in medical/dental expenses, and $998.76 for misc items (gym equipment and memberships).

Next month my wife should receive a quarterly bonus of ~$10k.