Ok so we are both not good at budgeting. My DH earns a good wage and I work part time round the kids. We have a disposable income after bills of 1200 for food fuel clothes etc. This is for two adults and four kids. However, we just can't seem to spend within that and ending up borrowing the last week of the month. The kids always seem to need something and yet we don't buy anything for ourselves.
I panic about money and DH says 'its fine we work hard and deserve it' (such as a take out) but I just don't know where it goes. I budget 125 for example for food shopping but end up going over.
When we have an emergency such as car breaking down it has to come.out.of this money.
And Savings ... What savings?
Tried budgeting and YNAB but always seem to go over.
So do you think 1200 is enough for a family of six after all bills are paid and please help me know how to live within this?
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Rayn · 12/10/2019 09:29
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