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Tuesday, October 8
Making Progress Towards My Goals - September 2024 Update
Saturday, October 5
My Frugal Miser - September 2024 Income
My September income remains solid.
I received rent from both rental properties in Alabama. I also received one Realty Mogul distribution and a small monthly distribution from Open Door Capital.
In September I worked three meeting jobs. October will be significantly less unfortunately. I supplemented "active" income by doing several Amazon routes.
Interest income got a one-time boost from the redemption of all the US Treasury bonds I owned.
The last quarter of the year is going to be rough. I only have one meeting contracted and some very small filler work. I'll likely do more Amazon routes to boost my income.
September Income: $11,847
$0 Gig Apps (Rideshare, Food Deliveries, etc.)
$960 Amazon Deliveries
$3,846 Interest Income
Investment Accounts Change in Value: $4,535
Friday, October 4
My Frugal Miser - September 2024 Expenses
I spent a lot in September, but much of it was pulling forward future spending to meet a credit card bonus.
- Utilities were high because I bought a new phone.
- Household spending was over $1,000 because I finally replaced our broken dishwasher.
- I paid the third quarter estimated tax payment of $2,000.
- I prepaid a few months of health insurance.
Fun
- We went to Huntsville, AL for the South Star Music Festival. Hurricane Helene damaged the grounds and the second day of the festival was cancelled, so I should receive a 50% refund for my tickets. I also paid cash for our flight and car rental because the point/mile redemption rate was poor. I used hotel points to cover our accommodations.
September Expenses: $7,918
$232 Clothing/ Personal Care
Sunday, September 8
Making Progress Towards My Goals - August 2024 Update
August is usually a slow month in my industry, and 2024 was no exception. That doesn't mean I sat around watching Netflix: I did several Amazon routes and found a sweepstakes hustle with Chumba Casino thanks to a friend of mine.