This month is the first that I've decided to do a Monthly Money Check Up as opposed to a Weekly.
So far, so good. I set myself a $100 clothing budget, and my spending was as follows:
So far, so good. I set myself a $100 clothing budget, and my spending was as follows:
Tristan thrifted blouse - $4
Ricki's polka dot blouse $16
Dynamite pencil skirt $5
Dynamite zip front skirt $5
Dynamite floral tunic $30
Etsy wool skirt $23
Dynamite trousers $25 (exchange from December purchase)Total January Clothing Spending: $108
Total Additions to Savings/Mutual Funds: $985
Other Big Purchases: Ikea set of drawers ($150), Clinique skin care regimen ($100), Make-up ($35), Books ($25).
All in all, there was some frivolous spending, but when I move into my new place in March, that will clearly have to stop.
February Goals:
Other Big Purchases: Ikea set of drawers ($150), Clinique skin care regimen ($100), Make-up ($35), Books ($25).
All in all, there was some frivolous spending, but when I move into my new place in March, that will clearly have to stop.
February Goals:
- Stay within my clothing budget, and spend under $92 to make up for this month's excess of $8.
- Add at least $1000 to savings.
- Savings Goal: I would like to purchase a new car in the next year, and would like at least $8000 for a down payment.
