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forummm

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Record low spending
« on: April 01, 2015, 07:57:16 PM »
In March we spent $1,477 total on everything, including interest on the mortgage, and prorated expenses for property taxes and insurance--a record low for us. This led to a record savings rate for us--even higher than in the months when we've had 3 paydays. We engaged in frivolous spending on eating out and some other stuff as well. This even includes some expenses for a business trip that we got reimbursed for. We eat really well, including vegetables and meat every day. We have a pretty nice house and have nice new cars. It feels nice to be able to live so cheaply and save all that money each month.
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patricles

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Re: Record low spending
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2015, 08:38:10 PM »
Sounds to me like you've reduced your spending while increasing your happiness.  Win-win
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clarkfan1979

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Re: Record low spending
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2015, 04:31:31 AM »
March was a good month for us too. We normally spend around $4,000/month, but only spent $3,300 in March.
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TheThirstyStag

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Re: Record low spending
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2015, 07:49:05 AM »
Wow that's amazing. Congrats.
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yoga mama

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Re: Record low spending
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2015, 10:06:33 AM »
That's super low, especially since it sounds like you felt you were living large!  Congratulations!  Very inspiring.
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wordnerd

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Re: Record low spending
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2015, 11:59:27 AM »
Great job! Sounds like you have a great life!
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forummm

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Re: Record low spending
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2015, 03:38:14 PM »
Our breakdown was:
Utilities: $240.58 (electric, gas, internet, cell phones)
Groceries: $266.04
Eating Out: $180.33 (mostly business related)
Misc: $138.61
Insurance/Taxes: $332 (prorated property tax, car tax, car insurance, homeowners)
Interest: $320 (includes mortgage interest)
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forummm

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Re: Record low spending
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2015, 01:40:04 PM »
We had another really good month. $2,126.55 total.

Utilities: $245.97 (electric, gas, internet, cell phones)
Groceries: $526.95 ($350 of that is from the semi-annual Costco trip)
Eating Out: $67.50
Misc: $634.13
Insurance/Taxes: $332 (prorated property tax, car tax, car insurance, homeowners)
Interest: $320 (includes mortgage interest)
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