I am astounded at the amount of money I have spent in the last week, certainly a big chunk went towards registering my car, I also had a phone/ internet/Cable bill which I paid, this bill is not officially due until next week, but I had the money lying and wanted to get as much cleared off as I could before the end of the year. But I still found the amount to be pretty high. These are the necessities of life and as such have to be paid for. Plus we are in a notoriously expensive time of the year, so next weeks figures will be better.I have a weekly budget set out for every week this year, or at least until circumstances make me change it, but I have posted enough figures today and so I will give you my weekly breakdown tomorrow.
I am so excited reading everyone,s goals and budgets and knowing that I am a part of it all and in control of my finances for once in my life. See you can teach an old dog new tricks.
I have noticed over the last few days a number of new followers to my little blog, so I am taking the opportunity to say hi and welcome, since adding my globe it has been so interesting finding out where you all come from. I am not at all computer literate but this last few months I have taught myself how to add a sidebar, the globe, my ticker etc., and I,m getting such a kick out of it all. So I,m delighted to have you on board.
I have just had a light bulb moment, could the number of new followers be due to New Years Resolutions ???
Total Spends from 26th Dec 2010 to 1st January 2011
| BIRTHDAY GIFT | ||
| 2010-12-31 | Ryan,s Present | $30.00 |
| TOTAL FOR BIRTHDAY GIFT | $30.00 | |
| CAR EXPENSES | ||
| 2010-12-31 | Car Registration | $381.05 |
| TOTAL FOR CAR EXPENSES | $381.05 | |
| DEBT | ||
| 2010-12-31 | Transpacific | $50.00 |
| TOTAL FOR DEBT | $50.00 | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | ||
| 2011-01-01 | Taxi Fare | $10.00 |
| TOTAL FOR ENTERTAINMENT | $10.00 | |
| FOOD TREATS | ||
| 2010-12-30 | Takeaway | $5.50 |
| TOTAL FOR FOOD TREATS | $5.50 | |
| GROCERIES | ||
| 2010-12-27 | Aldi | $51.05 |
| 2010-12-31 | Aldi | $53.25 |
| TOTAL FOR GROCERIES | $104.30 | |
| HOUSEHOLD | ||
| 2010-12-31 | Telephone Bill | $236.81 |
| TOTAL FOR HOUSEHOLD | $236.81 | |
| MISC. | ||
| 2010-12-28 | Credit Report | $36.95 |
| TOTAL FOR MISC. | $36.95 | |
| NEW YEAR 2011 | ||
| 2010-12-31 | Alcohol | $50.00 |
| TOTAL FOR NEW YEAR 2011 | $50.00 | |
| SPENDLESS YEAR | ||
| 2010-12-26 | Spend Less Day | $0.00 |
| 2010-12-29 | Spend Less Day | $0.00 |
| TOTAL FOR SPENDLESS YEAR | $0.00 | |
| TOTAL | $904.61 |
Your groceries look great!!! Good job. $100 during the week of Christmas... that is super!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the amazing job!
I think a lot of people want to comment more but never seem to find the time to :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny, how we feel like we have spend lots of money but if you think about it the fact that you wanted to pay a bill before it was due is GREAT!! The majority of people aren't on top of this stuff enough to even pay it on the due date and your doing it a week before hand! Also a good chunk of your money was not spend on silly things but on necessary things so I think you had a good week Well done!
ReplyDeleteYour spending looks great in the areas you have most control over.
ReplyDeleteI like your globe, very interesting feature.
Hi Maureen: question - does spendingdiary keep track of how many no spend days we have? If so, that's so cool!
ReplyDeleteI've spent very little the past week but all that is about to change!
I look forward to watching your financial goals in your sidebar change this year! I am feeling the excitement too, I keep telling Michael I'm so excited for a new year - it's like a fresh start. I'm going to track the whole year in spenddiary which will give me a really clear picture of where the $$ went. I'm so glad you found that site!
Some weeks sure add up don't they? The last week of the month for us is VERY expensive as that's when all the "biggies" are paid, but as you said, they're a necessary evil, so you just do what you can! lol! You did great overall!
ReplyDeleteI like this time of the year in the blogsphere, everyone's excited about a fresh new start :-)
ReplyDeleteYour expenses were high, but you had the money for it :-) Paying bills ahead of time is a good habit to start!
Okay, so the one thing that I noticed was the $50.00 for alcohol....what did you drink to welcome the New Year??? (It's part of my "living more" :)!)
ReplyDeleteHello there!
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying your blog and think you are doing an amazing job getting your finances together!
I can feel the excitement mount, here is to a great 2011.
ReplyDeleteJane I have added the categories for my no spending days myself, I get just as big a buzz out of entering the no spends as I do everything else, I love this little site !!
The $50 covered 2 bottles of Bubbly, I shared these with friends and family and 1 decent bottle of red for Hubby.
Girls I,m feeling the love, so lets get to it and get this job done xxxx
Awe man, I have car registration due soon as well! You're spending seems to be on par, good job!
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