Money Date #8 (2/5/2019) - Short month = two quick paydays!!

Hello, beautiful people! It’s been two whole weeks so I’ve updated my blog about my money. Truth be told, these past two weeks have felt really overwhelming for a number of reason, but this week, I’m feeling so much better after re-aligning my schedule and shift a few things around. I’m determined to get back on track by the end of this week. I know t’s only Tuesday right now, but I’m feeling so much better already! Like, really good.

Week of 1/22 - 1/29

Income - Total: $285.13 (before taxes)

  • Business income: $285.13

Expenses - Total: $320.45

  • Hello Fresh: $53.95 (Three meals, delivered to my door— a partial success! I only made 2 out of three meals because… well… I mildly procrastinated… But the two meals I did make were tasty! I didn’t renew my subscription, though.)

  • Utilities: $74.93

  • Pet food and treats: $46.00

  • Groceries: $33.93 (I tried to make my own stir fry, with mixed success…)

  • Food: $70.32

  • Coffee: $41.32 (Alas, my Christmas/birthday Starbucks gift cards have all been used and I resorted to going out for coffee again…)

Week of 1/30 - 2/5 - Total: $251.40

Income - Total: $2000.00

  • FTE Semi-Monthly Paycheck: $2000.00

Monthly Expenses - Total: $1626.00

  • Rent: $743.00

  • Cell Phone: $70.00

  • Debt payments: $813.00

Lifestyle Expenses - Total: $148.92

  • Coffee: $47.45

  • Groceries: $19.50

  • Food: $81.97

Joanne Machin