Last week, I took a break from blogging, so these figures are for the past two weeks.
Weeks 19 & 20 Spending
|
|
Groceries
/Food
|
$245
|
Clothing
|
$51
|
Piano
Lessons
|
$20
|
Orthodontist
|
$160
|
Gifts
|
$50
|
Cash
for Trip
|
$40
|
Total*
|
$566
|
*Average weekly spending
$283
We began Esther's orthodontic treatment last week. Our initial records appointment was the $160 listed in the spending chart. After insurance, our total fee for Esther's braces will be $2998. Since beginning our spending challenge, I've saved nearly $2000 from my household budgeted expenses. With a $700 savings transfer, I can pay the entire remaining balance of Esther's bill, and receive a 5% bookkeeping credit of $142. My goal is to return the money to our savings account before the end of summer through additional savings on the household budget.
It's a great feeling to know we've got the money on hand for this treatment. We won't have to worry about a "low monthly payment" of $115 every month for the next 20 months.
We began Esther's orthodontic treatment last week. Our initial records appointment was the $160 listed in the spending chart. After insurance, our total fee for Esther's braces will be $2998. Since beginning our spending challenge, I've saved nearly $2000 from my household budgeted expenses. With a $700 savings transfer, I can pay the entire remaining balance of Esther's bill, and receive a 5% bookkeeping credit of $142. My goal is to return the money to our savings account before the end of summer through additional savings on the household budget.
It's a great feeling to know we've got the money on hand for this treatment. We won't have to worry about a "low monthly payment" of $115 every month for the next 20 months.
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