My goal for June was to be able to save $1,800 bringing our EF to $33K. We have money coming in weekly (whether it be half of a rent payment - $725 - or DH's paycheck) on Friday's, so I'm able to adjust things here and there to accomplish most goals.
For June, I knew that the $1,800 might be a bit of a stretch (I am well-known for setting unattainable goals and being easily put off track and becoming discouraged).
I was able to deposit to our EF ... $1,550 bringing our balance to $32,750. Not bad ... I do feel that I could have done better - given there was a trip to Walmart for camping supplies and $120 for Fall soccer.
Feeling like I've accomplished something ... I'll be back on the saving bandwagon come August. Taking the month of July off to fund our vacation - even trying to do that on a budget!
* Edited to add (after reading CC-free's comment) that $20,000 is planned to be used toward the purchase of another vehicle (no payments for us) though DH seems to have accepted taking the train/shuttle and will do it yet another month for July (keeping our transportation costs minimal and the EF maximal).
EF Deposit and Goal Update
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