My Frugal Miser - May 2026 Income

 I worked Meetings & Events 24 days in May.  

The condo tenant paid his rent and I received four distributions from Realty Mogul.  The other rental home in Birmingham is rented but I haven't received a rent deposit yet.

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

May Income: $14,637

$10,093 Meeting Jobs
$0 Gig Apps (Rideshare, Food Deliveries, etc.)
$0 Amazon Deliveries

$2,425 Rental Income (Rental Expenses: $387)
$2,102 Interest Income

$17 Other Sources

Investment Accounts Change in Value: $647

My brokerage accounts were basically unchanged in May.

My Frugal Miser - May 2026 Spending

I paid some large annual expenses in May, but my everyday spending was low.

• I made the annual payment for my concierge doctor ($1,890).
• I prepaid for 12 months of tirzepatide (generic Zepbound) to replace my previous Semaglutide prescription ($1,788).
• I paid for 6 months of car insurance ($1,084).
• I prepaid $500 toward the electric bill.

Fun (aka Personal Travel)

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

• I booked some excursions for our cruises.

May Expenses:  $10,182

$1,134 Auto (service, gas, insurance, AAA, etc.)

$110 Bank Fees (annual fees on credit cards)
$82 Shopping

$3,602 Fun (vacations, movies, gambling, alcohol, concert tickets)

$169 Food

$3,974 Health and Dental

$111 Household/Home Repairs

$242 Work Expenses

$0 Interest Expense

$64 Miscellaneous (cat sitter, gifts)

$0 Taxes

$694 Utilities