My Frugal Miser - February Expenses: $2,384

I set a goal to spend $1,250 per month in 2015, excluding home repairs and vacations.  After taking out the $684 I spent on those two categories, I spent $1,700 in February.

Once again, owning a car kept me from my goal.  In fact, half of my spending last month went to my car, thanks to an unexpected repair.

I did well in a few key categories.  I need to spend less than $270/mo on food; I spent $230.  Utilities were low because I did not have a water bill and the power bill arrived after the month ended.  I prepaid my health insurance for February when I switched to a new plan.

March is going to be tough as well.  I had to have a tooth extracted, which alone will take up half my monthly budget.

February Expenses:  $2,384

$1,206 Auto ($4 for gas, $640 for depreciation, $535 for repair, $27 for new headlight bulbs)

$37 Bank Fees

$0 Clothing

$0 Computer

$107 Entertainment (movies, gambling, alcohol)

$230 Food

$6 Gifts Given

$441 Household/Housing/Home Repair
$0 Home Insurance

$24 Health and Dental Insurance

$0 Investment Expenses

$0 Medical/Dental

$0 Miscellaneous

$10 Personal Care

$0 Subscriptions

$0 Taxes

$48 Utilities

$274 Vacation and Recreation

February Expenses, Excluding Vacation and Home Repairs:  $1,700