Wednesday, September 14, 2011

September Budget/Where'd My Money Go?

I haven't done a budget for the last 2 months. I was definitely spending frivolously on eating out/drinks/end of summer fun. And I know It's already halfway through this month, but I figure I'll at least attempt to get back on track!


Bills/ Fixed Payments

Rent: $898.00 (increase due to resigning lease)
Cable: $205.93
Phone: $124.01
Transportation: $174.00
Groceries: $300.00
Netflix: $5.34
Credit Report: $15.00 (I've decided to keep this as I found an error recently and want to track it)
Loan Repayment: $165.00
Savings: $240.00
Total: $2127.28

Other
Gifts: $105.00 ($15 Bachelorette Gift, $90 for 2 Baby Shower Gifts) <-- I was smart enough to buy 3 Groupons for Flexiflops ($20/ea.), each $10, for the upcoming bach parties I knew I would be attending!
Bachelorette Party Bus: $76.00
Eating Out: $45.00
Shopping: $50.00
Miscellany: $200.00 (will probably almost all be spent at the bach party- NYC is expensive!)
Total: $476.00
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Where'd My Money Go?
Bills/Fixed Payments
Rent: $898.00

Cable: $205.93
Phone: $124.01
Transportation: $300.00
Groceries: $40.00
Netflix: $5.34
Loan Repayment: $165.00
Total: $1738.28

Shopping
Old Navy: $26.49

Gifts
Baby Shower Gifts: $84.26
Bach party Gifts: $15.00
Total: $99.26 (Under budget- woot woot!)

Eating Out
Meatball Parm Sub: $10.00
Starbucks: $8.50
Popeyes: $10.00
Indian Food: $10.50
Total: $39.00 (I'm almost at my max and it's only halfway through the month...not looking good!)

I'm worried about this upcoming weekend because of the Bach party. I'll have to put my savings away before going out. If it's not there, I can't spend it! Hopefully it will work out!

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