our december budget! #budgeting #newlywed #married #couple #budget #budgetingtips #budget2026 #money

[0:00]This is what we budgeted for the month of December. versus what we actually spent. For rent and utilities, we budgeted $1,335. And we spent 1258. For groceries, we budgeted $450. And we spent 351. For restaurants, we budgeted $250. We spent 242. That's pretty good. Anything car related, we budgeted $420. And we spent 368. For gym and activities, we budget $250. And we spent 105. For our giving, which is tithing and blessing budget, we allocated $410. And we spent 400, no. We went over. And we spent 424. For personal care, we budgeted $150. And we spent 187. Miscellaneous, we budget $100. And we spent 32. Travel and vacation, $100. And we spent 53. For normal month of gifts, we budget $100, but it's Christmas and we actually spent 262. Which isn't that bad actually. For everybody. For our fun money categories, we budget $100 per person. So, you spent 190. And then I spent 170, 174. So, I beat you but like not really. I bought a concert ticket. I bought XL. For healthcare, we budgeted $75. And we spent zero, so we're healthy. Phone bill, $60. Uh, spent 60. Tax write-offs from my job, we budget $50. And we spent 175. And subscriptions, we budget 50. And we spent eight. I canceled Spotify. Overall, our budget each month is $4,000 and this month we spent 3,865. Not too shabby.