So, I have the final numbers for March. It was kind of a weird month, but good. I get paid every other week, so March was one of those months where I get three paychecks. That skewed some of my percentages, but in a good way Here's the break down of my budget:
Must Haves (goal 50% or $1360.35)
~ Actual: 31.9% or $868.79
Save (goal 30% or $816.21)
~ Actual: 48.2% or $1312.59
Wants (goal 20% or $544.14)
~ Actual: 19.9% or $540.91
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Here's the break down of debt/savings in March, and the change since February:
Savings:
~ $18.64 short-term savings
(down $93.42 - used for planned Dentist visit)
~ $1.01 long-term savings
(no change)
~ $1,029.50 IRA
(up $8.26)
~ $3,334.83 401K
(up $340.26)
~ $376.29 vested Pension
(up $35.96)
Total Savings: $4,762.36
Debt:
~ $819.14 Private Student Loan 1
(down $836.05)
~ $3,229.66 Private Student Loan 2
(down $30.79)
~ $8,250.79 Government Student Loan
(down $71.68)
Total Debt: $12,299.59
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My private student loan is getting so low! It should be paid off in May. Very exciting.
I'll post later with my new budget for the next couple weeks.
March Final Numbers
April 17th, 2006 at 05:20 am