How am I doing--November 2007

I've now had one full month of recording income and expenses. This does take focus and commitment. I think I've said that before :-).

During the second half of November my expenses came to $1,550 and my income was $2,083. I spent $160 on new clothes for my new job. That was an unplanned expense. My biggest expense is definitely groceries. I lump a lot into that category including supplements and paper goods, hygiene products (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) and cleaning supplies. This category totaled $452. This means that I am averaging more per week on groceries than I thought. Up until now I thought I was averaging about $150 per week but in November I averaged $239 per week. I guess it pays to keep track.

As you can see from the side bar, I've made some progress. I was able to make the purchases for C2 and finally pay my husband back for the tires. I owe C2's purchases to my snowflaking job. That money goes into an account separate from my checking. I get very confused when I mix money. I've also listed my 2008 goal, which has now become part of my big goal to retire on December 31, 2017.

Later this week, when the interest posts on my credit card, I'll update for December. I did get my first paycheck from my new job. The net income is more and I received my sick pay from the firm.

Thanks, everyone, for keeping me accountable!