Payday!

Today was a payday.  Last week I had a windfall of cash that I spent throughout the week.  So I figured since I was only using cash during my week off I would carry that trend this week.  

I had an idea to contribute to my daughter's 529 account each paycheck.  I was considering 1/3 of each paycheck.  Instead I paid money towards debt.  Clearing the debt is always a good move.

They always say to make your money work for you.  Obviously you are not going to make much with your dollars in a low interest checking account but you can make sure you know where every dollar is going.

This breakdown is based on two weeks of income rather than a month.

Gym 9.6%

Credit Card 26.7%

College Expenses 3.3%

Football Game 8%

School Clothes 24%

Luncheon 10%

Remaining 18%

This list does not include all expenses.  This is just what I plan to do with the funds.

Normally you have extra expenses that are not planned for and you need to readjust your plans.

I have three people that I am buying clothes for this week.  The actual amount spent could be less but hopefully not more.  That is where cash comes in.  It is harder to part with cash.

Have a great Friday.  Happy saving!

Budget Shopping

 I calculated that I could buy 12.8 items at the Dollar Tree with $17. This amount included tax just in case. We were in walking distance of another discount store so we took our money there instead.  My first thought was look for items that were a $1 each.  First problem, I did not see a dollar area.  My two shoppers were on board and one took to using the calculator.  We spent $14.89.  Not bad.  The only item for a dollar was a loaf of bread.  We did get two Ramon items for 56 cents.  A couple items were less than the Dollar Tree, red sauce and spaghetti with meatballs.  Eggs were $3.05 for a dozen.  I did find a clearance section at the store.  I am not sure if they had a food clearance section.  

For comparison, I would like to go to another store and buy similar items.  I know that milk has increased in price recently so I would expect that eggs might be on the rise also.