Today three automatic payments hit -- Nicor (gas) - $17, AAA - $57, and Netflix $8.
None of these come out of my $300 challenge.
A few days ago my semi-annual insurance payment was withdrawn -- $379.
I also gave $10 to a fund for a bereaved co-worker. I am on the fence as to whether this "counts." In the past couple months I've included small gifts in the $300 challenge, but I wouldn't count, say, a $100 wedding present. I suppose that is inconsistent. But my logic is, a large gift would be a planned-for expense while the small gifts are incidental.
So, counting the $10, I have $64 for the rest of the month. Yikes!
It does look like one of my planned dinners out won't materialize until August. That will help.
I also think my groceries will last pretty well for the month. After a week, the freezer is still packed. So, while success looks bleak at this point, I MIGHT just make it!
The $300 challenge
July 6th, 2012 at 04:44 pm