Mortgage with PITI $1137
Water and Trash $75
Electric $82
Gas $95
Allowance $120 (cut in half)
Cell $100 (would be penalized $175 per phone–4 phones if I cancel)
Medical $200 per month OOP
Dont even want to think about what COBRA would be
And $80 a month for food for you and your son?? Wow, wow, WOW!!
We could cut ours down if needed…but probably be closer to $500 – $600 per month for myself and three teens…for meals, making lunches for school, etc.

And what about activities your kid goes to or particpates in? I allot $100 a month for that alone.

I’d estimate mine to be closer to $2500 per month.

Interesting thoughts though…