Saving money can sometimes be tough. I mean, it often means doing something less convenient. Like cooking a meal at home instead of eating out, or waking up earlier taking the train instead of rushing out of your home and taking a taxi. To make money saving activities more interesting, I decided to add a…
Summary Expenses clocked a new high this month as I had 2 weeks before I transitioned to a new job. I took some time off and travelled around China, meeting old friends before the new job kicks in. Total expenses for this month: $4,411.63 (including fixed expenses of $957.95) Details Food: $443.86 Groceries: $13.50 Transportation:…
Summary Food expenses was a much higher as I ate in restaurants a bit more often this month and shopping was up again with a few new home appliances (which I enjoyed massive staff discounts) and a new pair of glasses from Owndays. Total expenses for this month: $4,242.38 (including fixed expenses of $957.95) Details…
Here’s an update to my fixed expenditure for 2017 with some changes to my expenses liabilities. Mortgage: $828 $879 (CPF) As I move to the 3rd year of my bank loan for my HDB flat, the monthly mortgage repayment amount has increased from $828 to $879. Still within my monthly CPF contribution with some surplus so…
Summary Food expenses was a little higher than expected this year. Shopping was the line item that really took the cake. I bought a couple of GoPro products for video recording and cycling equipment. Everything combined into a mountain of costs, meaning I’ll have to be a bit more thrifty in the next few months….
Summary June was probably one of my best months where food expenses were kept within budget and shopping was kept at a minimal. Entertainment was a little high at $144 due to a couple of drinking sessions with friends. Total expenses for this month: $1,834.78 (including fixed expenses of $957.95) Details Food: $353.83 Groceries: $10…