Approximate out of pocket cost for this loss? $1.25.
Which brings me to this week's money report...
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Some highlights of the week
- I received an 8% increase in salary this week! It was not automatic...I had to ask for it but that's a whole other post!
- I started this week with $265.00 in cash, and ended with $198.00 going forward! I was very careful with my cash spending and was able to fill up my gas tank ($30), replenish food items ($30) and enjoy a night of Bunco ($6) with my friends. I still have almost $200 left!
- I used up food I already had, and had very little food waste.
- Used coupons and extra care bucks to purchase hair color and dishwasher tabs..total cost? $1.09
- I sent $250 (from my checkbook) to my ING account for "holding" (thanks Morrison!). If I don't need it for the next two weeks, I will forward that amount to my EF, jumpstarting the savings. I'm not sure I'll make the whole $500.00, but we shall see how the spending goes in the next couple of weeks.
Going forward....
I got paid today and there was an extra $182 in my paycheck (thanks to extra hours and my increase). I will put that amount "aside" as extra and use the rest of my paycheck for my expenses for the next two weeks. The cash will cover all food expenses, gasoline for my car, personal, miscellaneous and entertainment expenses. Cash seems to be working....:)!
All in all, I would say this was a successful week!
How was your week?
24 comments:
this is all so good! I am so excited to get back on track with my financials. we just been getting by for 2 years. dave ramsey plan in effect soon!
Great job Sharon!!! Congrats on the pay raise, I'm sure you deserve every penny of it! I too have some extra bucks at CVS and more at Hallmark, hope for some good sales next week so I can go on a shopping spree with it all! Cash really is king, I got into a bad habit at the end of the year using the debit card and way over spent on about everything. Love reading of all the ways everyone in the challenge are getting their EF bumped up this month!!
@Denise! Look at you! I feel your excitement. Looking forward to hearing all about it!! :)!!
Good job Sharon! I think I would find the low spend challenge a bit too challenging :)
Congrats on the salary increase! I can't wait for that post.
That's great Sharon and congrats on asking for and receiving a raise!
Good job. Remember not even chickens will eat an over grown zucchini! I did much better this week. Cash is always better. When I write checks I always spend more. I am terrified of debit cards.
WOW! You did awesome and a pay raise - excellent week!
That's wonderful! Congratulations on your raise. It never hurts to ask...
Great Job! I really need to start taking fod waste into consideration every week.
Good stuff, Sharon! You're doing so great!! I'm doing pretty good so far, hope the rest of the month goes by as easily!
That is awesome! What a great week it has been for you!!!!
Found your blog through Cents to Save. Im following now. Congrats on the pay raise!
Good rescue with the other squash. Soup is a great food, isn't it?
@Debby, I was so pleasantly surprised when I got an e-mail that I had $7.50 in care bucks..Yeah! I'm really liking using cash!
@Lisa, the challenge is just making me more conscious...which is a good thing! :)!
@Michelle, I was not happy that I had to ask for one, but it all worked out in the end!
@Juhli - Thanks! I'm happy about it!
@Kim - I'll tell ya, that zucchini was gross! I'm enjoying the cash thing..
@Jennifer - Thanks!!
@Lena - I had to ask...otherwise I would have been forgotten! :)!
@Aubrey Rose - I'm thinking that being aware of the food waste is going to save me LOTS of cash!
@Carla - I'm being *coached* by the best! Hoping Murphy stays clear away through the end of the month!
@JP - It was a great week, indeed.
@Debby S. - I'm so glad you have joined us!
@Live and learn - Soup, as it turns out, was the savior this week! ;)!
Yes indeed Sharon, you had a very good week! I just love this January challenge because I hope to carry forward this "careful, thoughtful low spending diet" Carla has encouraged us to join.
And no, I wouldn't use that zucchini either, you have to draw the line somewhere!
i'd say you had a gold star week! good job all the way around. enjoy the weekend.
Congrats on the pay increase! Great job with the low spend challenge so far!
You did awesome! However, I think that your biggest achievement this week was asking for a raise. That's not easy to do and takes a lot of guts. Good for you!
A fantastic week Sharon. Great news on your pay increase.
You are doing so well with your challenges.
Sft x
Congrats on the raise! 8% is awesome!
Congrats on the raise Sharon! I know your a hard worker so it was well deserved!
You are doing so well!!Fantastic. I can't wait to read about your pay increase and how you went about asking for it! You are an inspiration!
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