My Frugal Miser - August Expenses: $5,978

August follows the recent tradition of gluttony.  I had some closing costs on our new house, pre-paid for some future travel, and purchased new tires for my car.  We had too many restaurant meals, too. 

August Expenses:  $5,978

$1,310 Auto ($1,014, $306 for gas)

$95 Bank Fees
$76 Clothing

$20 Computer

$225 Entertainment (movies, gambling, alcohol, concert tickets) 

$655 Food

$56 Gifts Given

$1,176 Household/Housing/Home Repair
$0 Homeowner's Insurance (annual payment)

$28 Health and Dental Insurance

$0 Investment Expense
$54 Interest Expense*

$0 Medical/Dental

$15 Miscellaneous

$0 Personal Care

$0 Subscriptions

$0 Taxes
$25 Sharing Economy Expenses (tolls, car washes, etc.)
$177 Unreimbursed Employee Expenses

$248 Utilities

$1,762 Vacation

*Interest expense includes student loans.  As the rate is below 2%, I am completely comfortable paying the interest each month and investing the money that I would otherwise use to pay off this loan.