Comments on: Personal Income Statement, May 2008 (Net Income: $9,943)

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:41:30 +0000

Hey Flexo, do you feel like you eat less healthy when you eat out and don’t grocery shop much? I always feel like I’m gaining weight when I eat out, even if i choose sensibly at restaurants, it always seems to be bigger portions and i tend to drink a beer or two when I eat out.

Also, you must be a bachelor, or else some of those expenses would be a lot higher! haha.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:25:21 +0000

It looks like you would definitely be cutting it close if you had no business income.

By: Flexo

Flexo — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:00:41 +0000

Good catch, 2million. I “stocked up” at the end of April and ate meals out more often than I should have. I’m due for a grocery trip as soon as possible, as a matter of fact.

By: 2million

2million — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:47:11 +0000

Flexo – you didn’t highlight this in your report, but it looks like you found another way to save money – stop eating :-). Your grocery tab for the month was $0.

By: Flexo

Flexo — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:28:14 +0000

Kevin: I don’t feel like I have that much free cash, which I suppose is part of the reason I’m able to save it. Also, don’t overlook the fact that last month, I netted only $600. I’m still happy to be spending less than I earn, because just a few years ago, I was blissfully ignoring that concept.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:10:08 +0000

Wow, I wish I had $10k in free cash flow! Holy cow!

By: Flexo

Flexo — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:17:03 +0000

Dino: Good question, thanks!

I wouldn’t say it’s necessary, but for about $20 a month (perhaps less starting this month), I’m getting digital / HD cable with HBO, HD sports and DVR… and super fast internet access. So… it’s a deal too good to pass up. I went without cable for a long time, when my budget was tighter and I was trying to cut back. I decided a year ago — especially with this deal offered through my apartment complex — that I would upgrade my entertainment.

By: Dino

Dino — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:12:02 +0000

That income is impressive. Is the cable tv necesary. I got rid of mine and couldn’t be happier. It gives me more time for reading your blog, r&r time, work out time, and time to study for my career.