January was an okay income month and another larger than budgeted expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).

Our total income in December was $7,183.63. In addition to my wife’s paychecks, she received an $800 auto allowance and a $100 company reimbursement for internet service.  We received $250 in preschool reimbursement, $90 selling items on Craigslist, and earned $4.89 in interest income from our online savings account.

In January, we spent a total of $9,746.39. Some of our larger non-standard expenses were $685 for 6 months term life insurance (wife and I), $635 for 6 months auto insurance (2 cars), $485.11 for clothing, and $156.1for vacation. We let our nanny go mid-month, so there was reduced spending in that area.

Next month should be a good income month with my wife receiving  her 34% raise and a quarterly bonus of approximately $15K.

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.

November a very good income month and a larger than budgeted expense month (see spreadsheet below).

Our total income in November was $14,923.69. In addition to my wife’s paycheck, she received an $800 auto allowance and a $130 company reimbursement for internet service and FasTrak pass. The big news was that she also earned a quarterly bonus of $12,490 gross ($7,664.17 net). Such a blessing! We received a $96.79 home owner’s insurance refund for removing our jewelry rider (another post, another time) and earned $5.60 in interest income from our online savings account.

In November, we spent a total of $9,201.88. Some of our larger non-standard expenses were $597 for airline tickets, $373 urgent care bill for our son, and $1,100 in extra mortgage principal payments. If you subtract out our extra mortgage principal payments, our expenses were a slightly more reasonable $8,101.88.  Better than last month.

Next month should be a pretty typical income month. Obviously Christmas will bring additional expenses in the form of gifts and holiday travel, but hopefully not too much.

October was the first month living on just my wife’s income, and we blew the budget.

Our total income in September was $13,739.35. In addition to our regular paychecks, I received $2,049.71 PTO payout and last weeks pay.  My wife’s company paid her an $800 auto allowance and a $100 company reimbursement for internet service. We also received $95 from Verizon and a $30 for our daughter’s 529 Plan.  We earned $5.38 in interest income from our online savings account.

 am very interested to see if we can dramatically reduce our expenses in October.  My wife’s  net income each month is $6,300.28 plus an additional $900.00 for auto allowance and internet service.  So, $7,200 or less is the goal.

August was an awesome income month and we kept our expenses pretty well in line. (see attached spreadsheet).

Our total income in August was $18,070.88. In addition to my regular paychecks, my wife received $2,610.71 in disability, and a partial $3,006.96 paycheck after returning to work on the 18th. She also received a $13,050 gross ($8,009.69 net) quarterly bonus! My wife’s company paid her an $800 auto allowance and a $100 company reimbursement for internet service. We earned $4.50 in interest income from our online savings account. 

In August, we spent a total of $9,673.69. Some of the other larger, non-typical expenses include $200 new mobile phone for meand a larger than normal electricity bill of $525.25. In addition, our nanny’s weekly pay went from $300/week to $400/week as she began watching both of our children when my wife completed maternity leave. Our son also started preschool ($397/month).

September will be our last month with two incomes until I find a new job. I trust God has a great now position for me.

July was a bit lower than normal income month (wife on disability), and our expenses were more than we brought.

Our total income in July was $8,745.67. In addition to my regular paychecks, my wife received $4,300.00 in SDI (disability). My wife’s company paid her an $800 auto allowance and a $100 company reimbursement for internet service. We earned $3.25 in interest income from our online savings account.

In July, we spent a total of $9,301.83. Some of the other larger, non-typical expenses include $600 vasectomy, $170 auto registration, and a larger than normal electricity bill of $496.55.

August will likely be a larger income month with my wife going back to work at the end of the month. She should also receive a quarterly bonus in August.

June was another great income month, but also a higher than normal expense month (see attached spreadsheet).

Our total income in June was $10,004.15 (my wife is on disability spending time with baby). In addition to my regular paychecks, my wife received $4,914.29 in SDI (disability). She also received $360 due to a mistake on her last paycheck and $284.43 in extra disability from her company (above and beyond state disability). My wife’s company paid her an $800 auto allowance and a $100 company reimbursement for internet service. We earned $3.01 in interest income from our online savings account.

In June, we spent a total of $14,283.65. Some of the other larger, non-typical expenses include $5,560.54 for our portion of the c-section birth of our daughter and $245.32 in gifts.

July will likely be a low income month with my wife on disability.