Question

Am I the only one who struggles with the end of the month wrap up? I literally track everything, just like I should. It all lines up in my envelopes and on my bank statement. Then, at the end of the month when I tally what I earned in total income then I subtract bills then cash then sinking funds and savings. I’m off. Sometimes by less than $50, sometimes over $200. How is this even possible? It literally is all there in black and white. I quadruple add things. And even rounding up my envelopes and throwing my change in a jar. it’s not more than $20 in change each month. I’m so frustrated because this system is amazing and really helping me get my budget working efficiently, but then I get to the end of the month and I’m literally asking myself where my $50-200 went! So. Bizarre. I don’t have subscriptions, it’s all documented. where the heck could I be missing something?  

Answer 1

I just “closed out” my budget for the first time on Thursday. All my money is accounted for, but my percentages don’t add up. Not concerned about percentages though ‍♀️

Answer 2

Do you get paid twice a month (or even once a month) or biweekly?  

Comments

@amosamount three different jobs but my main check is once a month so I go off that and everything else is for sinking funds. All the earnings add up properly.  

Answer 3

I closed out my budget for the first time and I was off by $30  not gonna let it stress me out though since it’s my first time so just gonna move on