My Frugal Miser - August 2025 Income

August income took a hit from working less.  Although I worked two small meeting jobs, I haven't been paid for them yet.  

I received rent from both rental properties in Alabama, and the tenant in the condo paid his September rent early.  I also received two small distributions from Realty Mogul.  

Open Door Capital continues to pay interest on the promissory note.

I completed several Amazon routes and drove a little for Uber.  Driving for Uber pays less now than it did ten years ago, but I had very little income coming in and wanted to give it a try again.

August Income: $7,762

$0 Meeting Jobs
$207 Gig Apps (Rideshare, Food Deliveries, etc.)
$1,645 Amazon Deliveries

$3,685 Rental Income (Rental Expenses: $366)
$2,212 Interest Income

$13 Other Sources

Investment Accounts Change in Value: $4,140

My brokerage accounts were up in August.

My Frugal Miser - August 2025 Expenses

I spent like a drunken sailor last month, because one night I was a drunken sailor.  

• I needed a dental filling.
• Since I didn't work many meetings, I drove for Amazon and Uber instead, which used up a lot of gas.  One of the meetings I worked was in Miami and I drove, which cost a decent amount for gas.  The mileage I expensed will fully cover that.  I also changed the oil.
• I paid the $85 annual fee on my Marriott credit card.  It comes with a free night each year which is worth more than $85.

Fun

We love adventures.  Spending on experiences makes us better humans.  

• I paid for a cruise we are taking in November.
• I prepaid for a short trip we are taking this week to Savannah.  It's to do some real estate research but I'm categorizing everything as fun.
• I lost a lot of money one night playing blackjack on our European cruise.  It was the only day I drank too much and my lowered inhibitions cost me dearly.
• I pay for two AMC A-List subscriptions each month.

August Expenses:  $8,920

$556 Auto (service, gas, insurance, AAA, etc.)

$85 Bank Fees (annual fees on credit cards)
$39 Clothing/ Personal Care

$6,393 Fun (vacations, movies, gambling, alcohol, concert tickets)

$456 Food

$637 Health and Dental

$29 Household/Home Repairs

$0 Unreimbursed Job Expense

$169 Reimbursed Job Expense

$0 Interest Expense

$64 Miscellaneous (cat sitter, gifts)

$0 Taxes

$183 Utilities