Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs. Whether that’s a mortgage or rent, a large percentage of your salary will go toward your housing expenses. According to the BLS, transportation is the second-largest expense consumers have.
Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Transportation Once you’ve secured your accommodations, transportation is the next area to save money when traveling. Having our own car means we don’t have to rent one and we can bring a LOT from home. For example, when renting cabins, we spend most of the time there and cook most of our meals.
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Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 20, 2017
because we aren’t eating out. We knew it would take us years to get out of debt! While we said no to eating out and going to the movies all the time, we. Instead of seeing a movie, rent. transportation expenses. We take out a small amount. Eating out, buying shoes, whatever.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 5, 2014
Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? If both you and your spouse are eating out every day for lunch, you’re looking at $128/month – on top of your regular grocery bill.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus. We specifically chose a community with biking, walking, and public transportation infrastructure.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 8, 2018
This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Sample Budget Calendar. For informational purposes only.
For the Mommas
JULY 10, 2016
You want to include all expenditures including, but not limited to: Housing- rent, mortgage, homeowner fees, homeowner insurance, lawn care services, housekeeping services, etc. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Telephone/cell phone.
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