Showing posts with label expenses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label expenses. Show all posts

Monday, February 21, 2011

Cutting Expenses: A Little Update

I've managed to cut $30 from my cable and internet bill, and I'm not finished yet! Last month I removed the HBO package from the bill and save about $15. Today I called up the company and downgraded my Internet service and saved another $15! I'll be turning in my HD receiver/DVR box and downgrading to the basic cable package in the next couple of weeks. So, $30 from cable/internet and $20 from the cell phone company--that's pretty awesome! I just need another $15 to come up with the extra $65 I'll be paying in rent each month starting April 1.

Once I get used to pay that new rent amount, I'll be attacking my monthly budget. I have a few savings goals:
1. Stock up my emergency savings fund
2. Fully fund my Roth IRA
3. Save for a down payment on a house

I'm trying not to get overwhelmed with all of this. My summer job(s) will definitely play a role in determining how much money goes toward each of these 3 areas. However, as Scarlett O'Hara says, "I'll think about that tomorrow!"