Comments on: Budgeting Ups and Downs: October and Beyond

By: Carnival of Financial Planning

Carnival of Financial Planning — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:24:50 +0000

[...] presents Budgeting Ups and Downs: October and Beyond posted at Man Vs. Debt, saying, “Ever since we’ve left overseas, our budgeting system [...]

By: Carnival of Money Stories – My Money Flaws Edition

Carnival of Money Stories – My Money Flaws Edition — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:03:35 +0000

[...] presents Budgeting Ups and Downs: October and Beyond posted at Man Vs. [...]

By: Carnival of Debt Reduction » Welcome to the Carnival

Carnival of Debt Reduction » Welcome to the Carnival — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:54:55 +0000

[...] Man vs. Debt runs through his family’s October budget results. [...]

By: mbhunter

mbhunter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:16:58 +0000

So what you're saying is that you can spend more on blow? .-= mbhunter´s last blog ..Friday Fiscals: Wii Fit Plus edition =-.

By: South Texas

South Texas — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:01:19 +0000

Going to visit in-laws for the holidays. You know what’s weird? Round trip tickets from TX to WA used to cost us $5-600 each. Now that we’ve moved, the same tickets (but from WA to TX) only cost around $200 each.

By: DD

DD — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:50:54 +0000

“Although we might use some of our blow money, if we get good deal on Pearl Jam tickets this month (which includes a sitter).”

As someone who has been accused of being somewhat fanatical in my Pearl Jam devotion, I say screw the budget, go to the show!

http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/06/07/want-a-sure-thing-invest-in-pearl-jam/
.-= DD´s last blog ..A Tale of Two Athletes – Phil Coke and Antoine Walker =-.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:36:12 +0000

Well it looks like you are doing considerably well. I really applaud you for using Pocketsmith and for even setting up a budget. When I was studying abroad, I just seemed to lose all focus on budgeting, even though most of the money I had were in the form of student loans. Luckily, my girlfriend was with me and forced me to eat the same exact sandwich EVERY single day! I do love and hate her for that! I just didn’t want to stay in and make food, I wanted to be out and about “experiencing” the moment. If I had to do it all over again, I would find a happy balance between eating out and making my own food.

Also, I want to echo what others have said. It’s good that you have increased your budget for business “expenses”. Mine are going up as well, but instead of using the word “expense” I really try and look at them as business “investments”. Sounds a lot less depressing, and keeps me somewhat accountable and forces me to take daily action to make sure those “investments” pay dividends later on.
.-= Mike´s last blog ..Journey of 1000 Miles: Part III of III =-.

By: Baker

Baker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:01:56 +0000

Well, I’m not exactly sure what you mean, however the trip *isn’t* tied to making money in terms of the business or blog.

So, we will still be taking the trip regardless of any USD income success or failure. Hopefully, we’ll be getting a 2k grant and our plan was to make the other up in NZD income.

We may fall a little short, but we won’t *cancel* the trip. If both NZD and USD incomes looked weak, we would simply tap the emergency fund to fly back home and build back up savings/attack debt!

We’ll keep our fingers crossed it doesn’t come to that .

By: Baker

Baker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:59:31 +0000

Wow, Randall!

I’m flattered and really appreciate you words. Talk about pumping me up for the week!

I’m glad to have you part of the community and will do my best to keep it up!

By: Baker

Baker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:57:56 +0000

Nice work, Annie. Even if you run over a little if it forces you to be more careful throughout the year… then that’s a benefit still!