So far I'm doing well on my spending plan. I had to go by the drug store to pick up a few things (face wash and some other bathroom stuff I had been putting off buying), and I bought coffee at work on Thursday. Other than that, I haven't spent any money in the last few days. I'm actually on track to stay below my spending limit. I'm proud of myself, but I can't really say I was trying THAT hard. Just kind of being careful where the money went

Also, my last student loan payments finally posted. I'm doing a "debt snowball" plan, so the first private loan is getting all the extra payments right now. It's so exciting to see the balance going down!! My 401K is getting up there as well - I contribute 5% of my wage. The first half of the year it was more around 3%, but I bumped it up to get the full company match.

Debt Update:

$2962: Private Loan 1 (480 principal reduction since 10/14!!)
$3380: Private Loan 2 (32 princ. reduction)
$8460: Government Loan (same balance, payment will post 11/7)

Savings Update:

$1108: Emergency/Long Term Savings (just some interest added)
$416: Short Term Savings
$2017: 401K ($277 added)


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Spending:

$15.97 drug store
$4 coffee at work

$104.33 left in budget ($17.39 per day)