An administrator on €35K living in the Midlands
An administrator living in the Irish Midlands shares a detailed breakdown of their weekly finances, highlighting a lifestyle supported by owning a home outright. The diary reflects on the balance between modest income and high quality of life.
Why it matters
Personal finance diaries provide insight into the cost-of-living realities and economic habits of average citizens.
WELCOME TO HOW I Spend My Money, a series on The Journal that looks at how people in Ireland really handle their finances.
Are you a spender, a saver or a splurger? We’re asking readers to keep a record of how much they earn, what they save if anything, and what they’re spending their money on over the course of one week. If you’re interested, send a mail to money@thejournal.ie. We would love to hear from you.
Each money diary is submitted by readers just like you. When reading and commenting, bear in mind that their situation will not be relatable for everyone, it is simply an account of a week in their shoes, so let’s be kind.
Last time around, we heard from a healthcare worker on €83K who is currently on maternity leave while expecting her first child. This week, an administrator on €35K living in the Midlands.
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