Let’s hear it for less!<\/p>\n
Here’s the breakdown of where my money went in February.<\/p>\n
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- Other purchases \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$ 937.48<\/li>\n
- Campgrounds \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 548.50<\/li>\n
- Gas \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0308.50<\/li>\n
- Groceries \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 272.41<\/li>\n
- Tourism and Entertainment \u00a0 \u00a0 126.64<\/li>\n
- Truck \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0116.32<\/li>\n
- Restaurants \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 71.56<\/li>\n
- Trailer \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a069.96<\/li>\n
- Laundry \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 12.00<\/li>\n
- Food and Drink on-the-go \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a09.27<\/li>\n
- Tolls and Parking \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 8.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 TOTAL \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$2.479.64<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you care to compare with last month’s expenses<\/a>, you will notice a big jump in the category “Other Expenses”. That is due to a few big expenses. I filed my income tax with H&R Block. They charged me $480.75<\/strong> for their services. While I appreciate having someone else do it for me, now that my income is\u00a0less variable, I might just try file\u00a0my own next year.<\/p>\n
The other big expense was applying for a passport. Sometimes you just have to take care of things like that. That cost\u00a0$136.25<\/strong>. I also had my cell phone bill come due. $178.29<\/strong>. I have Verizon with 20 GB of data, unlimited talk and text.<\/p>\n
I had\u00a0to have my oil changed this month, which was $102.32<\/strong>, including replacing the air filter.<\/p>\n
I also walked across the border to get my teeth cleaned while I was in southern New Mexico. That was $40<\/strong>, including the antibiotics I have to take when I have dental work done. I kind of wonder if that was the usual price…but it was cheaper than my co-pay when my regular dentist takes care of me. And now I have clean teeth.<\/p>\n
Do you suppose going to Mexico for dental work and lunch should be classified under tourism?<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nApparently it’s a thing. (I was in the desert, though.)<\/p>\n
What’s up for the coming month? Well, my water pump on Flo the Airstream needs to be fixed. Since I purchased an extended warrantee when I bought the trailer, that should run $100. A big bite is going to be the truck tires. I am looking at them and they look to me to be running on borrowed time. I expect to spend in the neighborhood of $1000 for the new rubber.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThat’s the way the money goes…<\/p>\n
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