2010 Spending in Review: Part 2

There are a few categories I will have to improve on if I want to be a true frugal miser. For 2010, I spent more than I should have in the following categories:

• Alcohol: $362, but that's a lot better than last year when I spent $1,285
• Medical/Dental: $1,084. Root canals are expensive.
• Interest: $4,111 - this includes my car note, student loan debt, HELOC and credit card interest. I do not include interest on first mortgages here. On a positive note, this is more than $1,000 less than in 2009.