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  • Towser
    Towser Posts: 1,303 Forumite
    This is not counting the end of Oct, Nov and Dec of course.
    I spend for a family of four. OH spends important stuff such as mortgage and electric. You can see the proportions I spend in.

    All categories Amount (£)
    Total money out 17730.36
    Food & Drink
    4385.37
    Entertainment & Leisure
    2373.95
    Savings & Financial
    2200.00
    Clothing & Grooming
    2073.58
    Uncategorised
    1919.87
    Household Bills & Utilities
    1552.82
    Cash Withdrawals
    1121.41
    Childcare & Education
    513.00
    Bank Payments & Transfers
    510.50
    Home & Garden
    278.63
    Retail (Other)
    254.20
    Motoring Expenses
    219.38
    Business & Donations
    206.77
    Holiday
    55.83
    Healthcare
    55.60
    Public Transport
    9.45
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