Here is my report card for March.
My wages were a bit more than budgeted due to a 12 day pay period. I also managed a nice bit of extra income.
I paid extra on the mortgage with some of Feb's extra income, as planned.
The groceries and utilities really did come in with the same total. It's a coincidence not an error. We did good in both catergories.
This was the second month my water bill was based on usage, not on a flat rate. My water/sewer/garbage bill was $98 per month, but the past 2 months it has been $87ish. So not a huge difference, but definately nice.
I overspent on my Visa. Again. As well as my gasoline and Netflix, we ate out a couple of times, I bought son some needed new shoes, and I made a donation to the American Red Cross for Japan relief efforts. Eating out continues to be a problem spending area for me.
I made my regular Roth IRA contribution, then opened a new Roth at ING (thanks, Ima Saver!) with an additional $200 contribution. After I receive my $50 bonus, I will transfer it to Vanguard.
That was my last gym membership payment.
I paid $420 on my Visa debt, some of which was from extra income.
I haven't paid any medical co-pays in a few months, but the time will come when I will go over.
That's it, end of report.
March 2011 Budget Report
April 1st, 2011 at 03:48 am