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December 2012 Income Statement

December ended up being a pretty good income month considering that my wife was laid off at the end of November.  However, we spent more than we earned.

Our income totaled $9,427.56 in December.  In addition to my regular paychecks this month, my wife received a $4,128.20 separation package from her company.  In addition, my wife received a $25.00 in company reimbursement for internet, we received $260.00 in gifts, and we earned $6.54 in interest income from our online savings account.  My wife began unemployment this month and received $1,350.

In December, we spent a total of $10,120.01; hard to tell my wife just lost her job, huh?  Some of the larger non-standard expenses were: $1,326.72 pool pump, $1,058.06 in supplemental tax, $250 range membership, and $235.48 in clothing.

Next month my 2.25% raise kicks in and my wife will receive her first full month of unemployment.  We may also receive a refund check from our prepaid and escrow account in January or February.

 

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November 2012 Income Statement

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November was a wild ride.  Our income was near record breaking (for us), our expenses reasonable by comparison, and my wife’s company laid off the entire national sales force (click on spreadsheet below). 

Our total income for November was $19,454.47, our 2nd largest income month since we began tracking in 2007.  My wife received a third “extra” paycheck this month, an awesome quarterly bonus of $11,150 gross ($8,182.69 net), and was paid out 33.25 hours PTO $1,154.55.   In addition, my wife received a $61.99 in company reimbursements.  We also received $75.00 in credit card cash back rewards, $18.40 in a BofA judgment, and we earned $3.37 in interest income from our online savings account. 

In November, we spent a total of $11,506.85 ($2K of which was tithe).  Some of the larger non-standard expenses were: $1,028.48 for a generator and $309.69 for a laptop.

Next month (December) will be little unpredictable.  My wife receives her final paycheck that includes: 1 week pay and 1 week severance with the possibility of an additional 6 days severance and $500 (based on the return of the company car and company property).
 
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October 2012 Income Statement

October was a very good income month and a slightly high expense month (click on spreadsheet below). 

Our total income for October was $8,065.98. I received a third “extra” paycheck this month.   In addition to our regular paychecks, my wife received a $25 company reimbursement.  We also received $58.08 in credit card cash back rewards and we earned $2.14 in interest income from our online savings account. 

Our spending continues to be higher than plans – we’re not within our budget of ~$6,600.   In October, we spent a total of $9,326.18.  Some of the larger non-standard expenses were: $475.70 for two new car seats, $200.78 for brakes, and $119.57 for a baby monitor.

Next month (November) should be another very good income month because my wife receives a third “extra” paycheck and what may be a large quarterly bonus. 
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September 2012 Income Statement

September was a normal income month and a high expense (click on spreadsheet below). 

Our total income for September was $8,065.98.  In addition to our regular paychecks, my wife received a $25 company reimbursement.  We also received $50.00 in credit card cash back rewards, $275.00 in gifts to our sons 529 Plan, and we earned $3.64 in interest income from our online savings account. 

In September, we spent a total of $8,362.84, higher than we should have spent, but less than we’ve spent almost every month this year.  Some of the random large expenses were: $345.77 went to repainting the inside of our home, $489.08 in pool supplies, $432.35 SDG&E, and a few hundred towards our son’s 1st birthday party.

Next month (October) should be a very good income month because I receive a third “extra” paycheck.  Hopefully we can tighten our belts and spend less…

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August 2012 Income Statement

August was an amazing month – enormous income and large expenses (click on spreadsheet below). 

Our total income for August was $17,679.78, our second largest income month EVER.  The only larger month was December 2011 ($25,449.19, which included proceeds from a recreational vehicle sale).  Our income was huge this month because of my wife’s awesome quarterly bonus ($13,750 gross, $9,839.22 net). In addition to our regular paychecks, my received a $25 company reimbursement.  We also received $50.00 in credit card cash back rewards, a $50.00 gift for my sons 529 Plan, and we earned $3.22 in interest income from our online savings account. 

In July we spent a total of $13,051.92.  We had many rare expenses this month, starting with a $561.81 water bill (broken sprinkler) and $397.03 gas/electric bill (darn A/C). We also went on vacation to Canada($1,865.36), bought a new car battery ($125.91), insurance for our new SUV ($165.97), a portable A/C unit for my son’s room ($173.24 after a $150 gift card), various costs for my wife’s reunion.  We were busy this month!

Next month (September) should be a much more normal income month and hopefully, a mellow expense month.

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July 2012 Income Statement

July was a somewhat higher than average income month and large expense month (click on spreadsheet below). 

Our total income for July was $8,061.55.  In addition to our regular paychecks, my received $60 in company reimbursements.  We also received a $128.61 auto insurance refund, $150 Best Buy store credit, and we earned $3.24 in interest income from our online savings account. 
In July we spent a total of $11,571.94.  Our largest expense was a $3,000 downpayment on a third vehicle that cost $17,998.  With this vehicle comes additional costs in terms of fuel, insurance, etc., but it will add to our quality of life as we make an effort to do more family outings.
Next month should be one of our largest income months ever, thanks to a very large quarterly bonus that my wife should receive.  Expenses should be slightly higher with the addition of our auto loan, insurance, and fuel.

 

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June 2012 Income Statement

June was another outstanding income month and an above average expense month (click on spreadsheet below). 

Our total income for June was $10,456.04.  In addition to our regular paychecks, my wife received a third “extra” paycheck this month.  She also received a 1.75% merit raise that was backdated to April.  In addition to my wife’s awesomeness, we received a completely unexpected $473.02 property tax refund (major blessing!).  My wife received $40 in company reimbursements, we received $75 in credit card rewards, and we earned $3.55 in interest income from our online savings account. 

In June we spent a total of $8,787.81.  Large infrequent expenses included $425.24 for 6 months of auto insurance and $80 in gifts.  We also gave our nanny a $25/week raise.

July should be a fairly average month in terms of income and expenses.

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May 2012 Income Statement

May was an excellent income month and a large expense month (click on spreadsheet below). 

Our total income for May was $11,571.83.  In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a third “extra” paycheck this month and my awesome wife earning a quarterly bonus of $2,325 gross ($1,937.89 net).   My wife also received $43 in company reimbursements, we received $75 in credit card rewards, and we earned $2.47 in interest income from our online savings account.  I want to take a moment to say that we feel very blessed.  This income allows us to pay our mortgage, save for retirement, live a comfortable lifestyle, etc. and it is only because of God.  We do not deserve it, but pray that we use it to His glory.

In May we spent a total of $9,282.48.  Leading the way was a whopping $1,470.47 in purchases for household items; I guess we’re not buying stuff for our new place J.  Some other large, infrequent expense include: $354.90 for clothing, $230 in extra nanny pay (overtime) and $185.44 for a hotel.
June should be another good income month, led by an “extra” third paycheck for my wife (after I just received 3 paychecks in May).  We will continue to use this “extra” money to pay down our 0% credit card debit.




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April 2012 Income Statement

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Things are starting to settle down a bit.  April brought an average income month and, thankfully, decreased spending (click on spreadsheet below). 

Our total income for April was $7,591.52.  Our regular paychecks saw a bit of an increase this month in the form of a 1% raise for me ($704.60/year) and my wife changing her filing status to M2 ($200.15 net increase per check that began her 2nd check of the month).  We received $50 in credit card rewards, $43 tax refunds ($41 Fed & $2 State), a $50 gift to our baby’s 529 Plan, and earned $1.77 in interest income from our online savings account. 

Well, our downward trend of spending continues.  In March we spent a total of $7,284.95, higher than our budget of  $6,070.89, but far lower than what we’ve been spending the past 3 months: $22,902.72 in Jan., $14,038.03 in Feb., and $9,560.04 in Mar. 

May should be a good income month, led by an “extra” third paycheck for me.  This extra money should help get us back on track somewhat.  We’ve been putting off having our security camera system installed ($850), but we may get around to it in May.



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February 2012 Income Statement

We continued our spending spree in March, albeit at a reduced rate. Our income was fairly typical (click on spreadsheet below).

Our total income for March was $7,484.97. In addition to our regular paychecks, my wife received $131.92 in reimbursements from her company (includes February internet & meal and March internet). We also received $75 in credit card rewards, a $35 rebate for purchasing an energy efficient washer, and earned $1.37 in interest income from our online savings account.

We did a little more shopping in March for our new home and spent a total of $9,560.07. Our spending over the past three months has been shocking: $22,902.72 in January, $14,038.03 in February, and $9,560.04 in March. At least the trend is going in the right direction. Some of the larger one-time expenses in March included $667.63 for ADT security installation, $400 for a security door, and $275 to our tax accountant.

Next month my check will be a smidge larger thanks to a 1% raise that my company provided all employees. This is a good sign as we have not had any raises for 4 years. The only large, non-reoccurring expense planned in April is $850 for a security camera system installation.