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Comment on May 2024 Budget Update by Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:28:47 +0000

In reply to Deb Stevens. I'll check it out. Thanks Deb!

Comment on May 2024 Budget Update by Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:27:22 +0000

In reply to Paivi.

Hi Paivi! Our spending in May’s budget update (this post) is connected with APRIL’s income (see April’s budget Update). The $12K that we earned in May is what we are spending in June. Here is a blog post that explains the month-ahead concept of living on last month’s income: https://www.sixfiguresunder.com/stop-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-get-a-month-ahead/.

Comment on Cost Breakdown for Our 10-Day Washington DC Trip – Family of 8 by Top Budget-Friendly Family Destinations in the USA

Top Budget-Friendly Family Destinations in the USA — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:47:34 +0000

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Comment on Yellowstone Family Trip Cost Breakdown– Family of 8 by Top Budget-Friendly Family Destinations in the USA

Top Budget-Friendly Family Destinations in the USA — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 07:30:18 +0000

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Comment on May 2024 Budget Update by Paivi

Paivi — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:22:29 +0000

Hi Stephanie
I so appreciate these updates, they are very motivating! One question, if I add up all your line items including the replacement van $$, I end up with more than the $12k you had to spend for the month. Seems I must be misunderstanding the concept of getting a month ahead perhaps? Can you elaborate? i would like to start this approach in our household but am a bit confused. Thanks!

Comment on May 2024 Budget Update by Deb Stevens

Deb Stevens — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:03:16 +0000

Check to see if your library offers Hoopla. This app has audio books, ebooks, and movies. The ebooks must be read in the browser. The Hoopla app on the cell phone is a bit glitchy when we use it in the car via Bluetooth. Hoopla interfaces with Smart TVs in which you can add the Hoopla app. Hoopla, like Libby, is free with the library card.

Comment on Our detailed family budget with all of April’s income and expenses by Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:26:07 +0000

In reply to Tracy. That's a great idea Tracy! I will have to do a post on 72-hour kits. Making your own is muuuch better than buying a ready-made kit!

Comment on Monthly Grocery Haul for our Family of 8 in May 2024 by Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:25:02 +0000

In reply to Sherrie L Nicholson. It's all about knowing where to shop and what to buy. If I shopped at a "normal" grocery store here, the prices would be at least double!

Comment on My Shoulders and Your Budget by Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:23:19 +0000

In reply to Brooke. Yes! It makes such a difference to see things in real time and make informed decisions.

Comment on My Shoulders and Your Budget by Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:22:12 +0000

In reply to Tiffanie. Thank you for your kind words Tiffanie! :)