My Frugal Miser - July 2024 Expenses

 I spent too much in July on food.  Most of the other large expenses were unavoidable.  August will probably be another expensive month as the dishwasher needs to be replaced and I have a couple of doctor appointments.

• I replaced the brake pads, rotors and calipers on the car.  Gas was also higher than normal because I did several Amazon delivery routes.
• We were gluttons in the food category.  About half the spending was for restaurants - we had a couple of really nice meals while on vacation.  The balance was for groceries.
• I redeemed miles to rebate the $250 annual fee for the United Quest Card, which I had paid in June.

Fun

We love adventures.  Spending on experiences makes us better humans.  

• I spent $152 on U Relax, an alcohol alternative.
• Most of the spending on Fun was for our Asheville trip - Airport parking ($84), a winery tour, etc.

July Expenses:  $3,071

$888 Auto (service, gas, insurance, AAA, etc.)

($198) Bank Fees (annual fees on credit cards) income this month
$80 Clothing/ Personal Care

$622 Fun (vacations, movies, gambling, alcohol, concert tickets)

$1,001 Food

$206 Health and Dental

$331 Household/Home Repairs

$0 Unreimbursed Job Expense

($47) Reimbursed Job Expense income this month

$0 Interest Expense

$0 Miscellaneous (cat sitter, gifts)

$15 Taxes

$174 Utilities