Budgeting on $1500/mo: Spending Less + Setting Goals

We are a family of 5 who are currently living on $1500/month. Budgeting with a low income can be challenging, but is so important if you want to improve your financial situation. Here is a detailed look at our April 2023 budget and the goals we are setting to get back to “normal” after a job loss.

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[FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hi Katie, can you make a playlist of all your videos. Everyone can support you then by leaving your playlist running and of course the adverts to help boost your channel and your income.

[mylifeinapps]

Wow a family of five on $1500 a month spend. That's quite incredible considering the cost of living rising so much. Can't wait to see more

[susanne]

Danke!Best wishes for you and your family

[iriswelch]

Important note- you started with "we.". You are doing this together, as a family. That is a wonderful planner.

[FrugalQueeninFrance]

I know Americans sneer at our European socialism but I’ll happily pay high taxes every pay check so mothers get paid maternity leave, fathers get paid parental leave, parents can get paid leave if they or their kids are sick. It might be seen as paying families to have children but societies need solid families who are the building blocks of the country. I’m so sorry you went through such troubles but you have my admiration for your efforts to work your way out. Have a good trip too.

[priscillabohn]

when I had to retire early I stopped hubby's phone and only have cricket. We don't have cable. we stay home. Our wifi is $30 a month. I will keep all 5 of you in our prayers

[JM.]

It's so inhumane that the US does not have parental leave.

[cherylT]

I’m looking forward to two videos a week!

[melissaguevara]

I think that’s really cruddy of the company to let him go for taking three days off because he had a child!! I’m so sorry that happened. I just found your channel and I am loving your videos!

[leilahyanez]

You should visit the food pantries for help with your grocery bill.

[Chloe_]

Oh how fun! My home state is Tennessee! Never know what weather you’ll experience. Winter or summer? 😅😂 whew

[Michelle_Emm]

That would be illegal in Australia and the employer would have faced court for unfair dismissal.
He would also have been entitled to a minimum of two weeks paid leave.

[amacintyre]

This is impressive and motivating for me as a relatively new bare bones budgeter Thank you. Hope your trip to your family goes well. The Lord bless and keep you all.

[icekist]

Very helpful info. this week my husbands company fired 40 people in one day... worried he could be next. I feel the U.S. is definitely in a recession.

[valerie]

You are so disciplined. Very inspiring!

[lyndarebustillo]

Hi, I am new to your channel. I am older than you, but I can tell I will be able to learn so much from you. I am sorry your husband lost his job, but you are better prepared than the majority of people, including myself. I will let the ads run to help your channel. I am definitely getting one of the planners that you have. Thank you for sharing this with us! ❤

[Michelle_Emm]

We are a family of two and live on $1712usd ($2560 Australian)
$400 goes straight to savings.
$400 for food
$180 for diesel
$770 fixed expenses
$540 variable expenses
$170 holidays
$200 miscellaneous
$2560 Total
I feel like we live like king's but statistically we are way below the poverty line.

[sharonlugone]

I love your content and have a request for a video. Could you film a house tour? I'd be interested to hear how minimalism and organization help you save money. Thanks! ❤

[joycegonzales]

I love mint mobile. My husband and I both have it.

[simplehomeschool]

Thanks for the in depth look. Would love to see more homeschool videos!