r/stayathomemoms • u/Consistent-Credit423 • Dec 19 '24

Question How much does your husband make

Does anyone have any advice on how we can save money? We make 100k a year, but it feels like we're struggling to make ends meet while saving to purchase a house. Additionally, we need to kickstart a college fund for our child and plan to have another child in a couple of years.

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u/Mundane-Bass-2257 Dec 19 '24

Post your budget! Unless you live in California, you shouldn’t feel like you’re struggling.

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u/Consistent-Credit423 Dec 19 '24 edited Dec 19 '24
  • Weekly food expenses: $300 - $400
  • Hair care: $350
  • Monthly nails: $120
  • Rent: $2,500
  • Monthly takeout: $250
  • Housekeeping: $200
  • Baby clothes: $200
  • Monthly cleaning supplies: $200
  • Miscellaneous expenses: $1500
  • Phone bill: $150
  • Credit card bill: $250
  • car bill:500
  • car inurance: unknown
  • loan: unknown
  • health insurance: 120
  • My husband spends an unknown amount on his credit card bills but I know it’s quite high.

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u/Distinct-Song9878 Dec 19 '24

Damn girl you get to have hair care AND nail care 😭 I haven’t done my hair in years and neither have my kids went to salons for their hair cuts, my husband cuts all of our hair lol. I only do my nails when my gel starts to chip or outgrow too. You’re very blessed!

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u/Legitimate-Ad2727 Dec 20 '24

That’s fascinating! I wouldn’t let my husband near my hair with ten foot pole! Lol

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u/Consistent-Credit423 Dec 19 '24

I will definitely try to cut out nail care and spend less on my hair right now. I am learning how to do it on my own. Thanks

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u/Separate_Mechanic985 Dec 21 '24

I now cut, and color my own hair, glue on nails when needed and have some UGLY feet.