This month we were only able to save $ 8100. in July for our savings goal. As you know we had a small patio and wall built in our backyard to protect our grill from the winds we get here. That took a large chunk of money. Hubby is now getting estimates to have iron railings built on the stone stairs that let us enter the patio from our breakfast room. It is hard for me to maneuver those steps because of my back and sciatica without help. The railings would allow me to do that by myself. I expect that these will not be cheap but as Hubby says if it makes it easier for me, it is well worth it. All the years we saved money for retirement, we knew that as we aged we wanted to be able to pay for the things we need to keep us active in our own home. This is one of those things now.
We also did a little bit of eating out this past month which is unusual for us. It has been so hot and a couple of times I did not want to cook. We will probably do that once when our grandson comes to stay next week. To be honest I will be happy when Fall arrives. The heat and humidity has been oppressive all summer and I am looking forward to some cooler days.
Our gas and electric bill was a whopper this month too. Even though we used 141 less KWH’s and the same natural gas than the same period last year, our bill was much higher. The supply charges were ridiculous. Last year’s bill for 141 more KHW’s was $ 147.03. This current July bill was $176.60. Even though it has been hot, our average daily use per day was down 3 KWH. We were able to turn it off for 3 days also. We have had a rate increase every year for the past 3 years also. I suspect August will be higher too because the weatherman is predicting heat and humidity for weeks in August. They are also predicting here in my area, it will be much colder and much snowier this winter. I had better find a new snowplow guy since mine moved to Florida.
Were you able to save up some money in July? What are you saving for?
2 replies on “Our Savings For Our Goal In July 2024”
Hi Precious! This year is different for us since Hubby just retired and we haven’t turned on all of our income streams yet. We finished the month with a surplus. Some of the surplus will go for our Medicare part B bills that will come in Sept for Oct-Dec. I will also need to give some of it to daughter for shared expenses for the Disney cruise, but don’t have a final # yet. Things like the rental car and some hotel bills. What is left, I will put towards the deductible for when our roof is replaced this month from the hailstorm. It is always something, isn’t it? I am thankful July was a good month.
Hi Chris,
You have done great. It is always something. But you have a great start.