Month: October 2007

Tracking my Finances in October: Day 24

Welcome to my daily tracking of income and expenses for the month. Income for the month to date: $486.09 Expenses for the month to date: $2852.52 Net effect: -$2366.43 I spent some money getting food and other stuff for around the house yesterday. I am still below the food budget so that is very good for me. I need to get gas...

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Missed out on a Penny

So I was at the doctor’s office yesterday (more on that later) when I saw a lady sitting on a couch….right next to a penny. I wanted that penny and I was prepared to wait for her to get up so I could go get it. She got up, only to stretch and then she sat down again. She noticed the penny and I thought she was...

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Tracking my Finances in October: Day 22

Welcome to my daily tracking of income and expenses for the month. Income for the month to date: $486.09 Expenses for the month to date: $2729.77 Net effect: -$2243.68 No income today but I did have some finance charges on the credit cards come up. I also had a few purchases from food and clothing for my internship today. Ans...

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How I am NOT saving money on my electric bill

Well you guys and gals know about how I am always looking for a way to save some money where I can. Yesterday I decided that my comfort was more important than a few cents on the electric bill. We had a cold front move through my part of the globe yesterday and we had some strangely cold temperatures. Normally when I am at...

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Tracking my Finances in October: Day 21

Welcome to my daily tracking of income and expenses for the month. Income for the month to date: $486.09 Expenses for the month to date: $2657.74 Net effect: -$2171.65 It feels good to get some money in today. I got paid for a few links I sold on this blog for advertising for outside parties. I also got some money in from...

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