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Saturday, May 3

My Frugal Miser - April 2025 Expenses

I spent quite a bit on healthcare and vehicle expenses last month.

  • Spending on food was a tad higher than I'd like.  I didn't travel as much for work, plus we ate out during a quick trip to Atlanta.
  • In April I rented a car for two weeks.  My partner and I share a vehicle, and on rare occasions we both travel by car to our jobs.  I also paid 6 months of auto insurance for the two of us.  
  • I am making some major changes to my healthcare.  First, I prepaid for 12 months of my weight loss medication ($3,000).  I also canceled my Health Marketplace plan and am following the advice I read on Mr. Money Mustache.  Specifically, I switched to a health sharing plan through Sedara.  And starting in May, I am switching to a concierge health plan with a dedicated doctor.  I'm very excited about these changes and this renewed focus on healthy living.

Fun

We love adventures.  Spending on experiences makes us better humans.  
  • I booked flights for us to visit my mom in May.
  • I pay for two AMC A-List subscriptions each month.
  • Sweepstakes casinos offset all spending in this category and then some.

April Expenses:  $5,584

$1,752 Auto (service, gas, insurance, AAA, etc.)
$196 Bank Fees (annual fees on credit cards)
$313 Clothing/ Personal Care
($620) Fun (vacations, movies, gambling, alcohol, concert tickets) income this month
$636 Food
$3,833 Health and Dental
$2 Household/Home Repairs
$134 Unreimbursed Job Expense
($1,999) Reimbursed Job Expense income this month
$0 Interest Expense
$0 Miscellaneous (cat sitter, gifts)
$405 Taxes
$70 Utilities 

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