What do families REALLY spend in a month?

May 31, 2023 00:53:23
What do families REALLY spend in a month?
Abrahams Wallet
What do families REALLY spend in a month?

May 31 2023 | 00:53:23

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Hosted By

Steven Manuel Mark Parrett

Show Notes

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett discuss the REAL amounts that people REALLY spend on several categories in the average home on a monthly basis. Get their reactions to several surprising numbers, and compare the averages to YOUR home's numbers. Where are you thriving? And where do you need to make adjustments?

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dedicating Spaces episode Family Vision Course: www.outpostacademy.com [use the code ABRAHAMS WALLET]

Blog: How to feed a family of 5 on $350/mo

Pure Talk USA, Xfinity

Lose it! Meal tracking app

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Set up and hellos

9:40 Family Vision

13:15 What people actually spend on groceries

19:15 Housing

23:20 Utilities

26:00 Kids Activities

29:30 Entertainment

32:26 Food Parenting tip and rant

34:45 Travel and vacation

41:30 Giving

45:05 Lightening Round

49:00 Reactions and advice

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