How we split our

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The video offers a transparent and detailed breakdown of a couple's monthly expenses, appealing to viewers interested in personal finance and budgeting. The clear categorization and visual presentation of spending amounts make the information easily digestible and relatable.

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A couple in their late twenties living in San Diego shares their July expenses, totaling $14,577. They break down their spending across various categories including housing, cars, groceries, dining out, entertainment, transportation, shopping, wellness, subscriptions, and travel.

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1Introduction and total monthly spend
2Housing expenses breakdown
3Car expenses breakdown
4Groceries and dining out expenses
5Entertainment and transportation costs
6Shopping and wellness expenses
7Subscription services and travel costs
8Individual totals and future content tease

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If you want to see our breakdown of our Japan trip, leave a comment or follow along.

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How we split our finances as a couple in their late 20s living in San Diego for the month of July! #finances #couplesfinance #money #budget #moneytransparency

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How we split our FINANCES COUPLE SAN DIEGO THIS TOTAL $14,577 $14,577 BREAKDOWN INCLUDES HOA MORTGAGE UTILITIES I SPENT $3,005 $3,005 DOLLARS CARS PAYMENTS CHARGING INSURANCE GAS $87 $87 $1,285 $1,300 GROCERIES $387 $387 $414 $414 EATING OUT $461 $461 $322 $322 ENTERTAINMENT $0 $0 $195 $200 VOLO SOCCER LEAGUE TRANSPORTATION UBERS LIVES $20 $20 $5 $5 SHOPPING SPENT $423 $423 $2,657 $2,600 THIS AND WELLNESS CLASS PASS MEMBERSHIP SPENT $69 $69 $11 $10 SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES NETFLIX SPOTIFY PHONE BILLS $151 $151 $273 $280 TRAVEL SPENT $0 $0 $1,804 $1,800 AND ARE JAPAN BOOKED ACCOMMODATIONS BRINGS TO $4,477 $4,477 $10,100 $10,100 OUR COMMENT ALONG

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How we split our finances as a couple in their late 20s living in San Diego for the month of July! This month, we spent a total of $14,577. Here's the breakdown. This includes housing which includes our HOA, mortgage and utilities. I spent $3,005. And I also spent $3,005. For our cars, which includes car payments, insurance, charging and gas, I spent $87. And I spent $1,285. For groceries, I spent $387. And I spent $414. For eating out, I spent $461. And I spent $322. And for entertainment, I spent $0. And I spent $195. That's because I signed us up for Volo Soccer League. And for transportation, which includes Ubers and Lyfts, I spent $20. And I spent $5. And for shopping, I spent $423. And I spent $2,600. That's because I bought this. And for wellness, which includes my Class Pass membership, I spent $69. And I spent $10. And for subscription services, which includes our Netflix, Spotify and phone bills, I spent $151. And I spent $280. And for travel, I spent $0. And I spent $1,800. And that's because we are going to Japan and I booked all the accommodations. So that brings my total to $4,477. And my total is $10,100. If you want to see our breakdown of our Japan trip, leave a comment or follow along.