September was a blur and I am exhausted. The good news is that we are finally getting settled on a strong financial track.\u00a0 In part because of being blessed with a portion of Matt’s inheritance this month from his father.\u00a0 We have decided to use the money in several different ways.\u00a0 First we paid off the car. We also have paid off all credit card debit.\u00a0 October will bring some other choices and changes which I promise to share along the way.\u00a0 Finally, I booked a Disney trip for April. I want to total pay for the trip between Tiny Eye and found money. I am adding a goal for this just to keep me accountable.<\/p>\n
Groceries<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0budget amount is $650.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>$404\u00a0 Under budget with splurges on candy. I did notice a significant increase in the cost of food this month. I am planning to stay under budget for the rest of the year based on the fact that we have a completely stocked freezer and pantry right now.<\/p>\n Auto\/ Gas \/ Insurance:<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0My goal is\u00a0 $400 a month.\u00a0<\/strong>$303.55. \u00a0Met! <\/strong>Gas prices continue to rise. Currently they are above $3 a galloon. The last time that gas prices jumped to above $3 a gallon was 2005 and they stayed up for several years.<\/p>\n Cash Envelope system-\u00a0<\/strong> Goal met!<\/p>\n Goal #4- Blogging- 15 post per month<\/strong>.\u00a0 This is post number 8. September was crazy busy.<\/p>\n Goal # 5- Fitness<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Goal is to\u00a0<\/strong>exercise of some type at least 10 days a month.<\/strong>\u00a0 Nope Naa<\/p>\n Goal #6 \u2013 Bible study- Goal-\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Read or Listen to the entire Bible in a year.\u00a0<\/strong>Need to find something to get started on this.<\/p>\n Earnings<\/strong>\u2013 NONE<\/p>\n No Spend Days<\/strong>\u2013 Did not keep up with this as it just was too difficulty. We covered all our expenses and that is what is important .<\/p>\n Disney trip-\u00a0<\/strong> I was able to make $1000 payment toward the trip which is mostly my Tiny Eye pay for the month.<\/p>\n One of the unexpected expenses this month was home owner’s insurance. This is usually paid in July but got really messed up. IT was also $500 more than last year. October holds no predictions for me!\u00a0 \u00a0Just keeping my boat floating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" September was a blur and I am exhausted. The good news is that we are finally getting settled on a strong financial track.\u00a0 In part because of being blessed with a portion of Matt’s inheritance this month from his father.\u00a0 … Continue reading