Weekly Paycheck Review: August 17

It’s Friday and I’m reviewing my paycheck. Here’s what I had budgeted and here’s what I actually spent:

Paycheck: $280.65

Expenses:

Joint Account: $160

Savings: $20

Gasoline: $32.66

Food: $5.78

Credit Card: $15

Total: $233.44

Net Income: $ 47.21

I still got some left over money and that’s going to buffer my checking account. I just want to build up my stash. Classes start next week, so I’m excited and nervous. It’s my last semester, but I also I’m worried because my work and school schedule will be in full swing.

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