Re: What does your budget look like???
Here's the basics for us (2 adults, no kids, 2 cats):
Groceries/Household Goods: $320
Utilities (power, phone, trash/water,cable/internet): $300
Gas Money: $400
Savings reserve for various irregular expenses: $590
Savings for travel: $225
Savings for future car replacements: $350
Mortgage: $1150
Savings for Property Tax: $580
Savings for Homeowners Insurance: $50
HOA: $44
Student Loans: $320
Medical Expenses: $100
Spending Money: $880
Roth IRAs: $666.66
The budget is figured on DH's salary. My earnings are kept off the books for budgeting purposes--they're used for extras and to beef up savings.
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