IlliniDave, thanks! Yes, all things are relative. I also feel like a fraud referring to our area as the Great White North when my friend is texting me pictures from Inuvik (she's a critical care flight nurse up there)
Bad news, mom had to go for a neuro surgery back in Russia and guess who had to pay for everything. But I'm glad to be able to help and money is not a problem. I did not have to use any savings, but I was able to put away only about $1800 last month. Mom is doing very well, so I'm happy.
Another bad news: I failed a road test. That is an expensive endeavour to learn how to drive when you don't have parents or husband who would teach you. My husband doesn't drive. So I'm paying the teacher and that's expensive. I'm paying insurance for my car which is more expensive for me because I only have a learner's permit. But I think I'll pass next time. I'm just not familiar with the area where the route was (50 km away, in the next town). My driving skills were okay, just the freaking playground... Oh well... I get my license and it will be over with.
Good news is that I've got another automatic pay raise since it's been 2 years of service.Very nice!
Okay, for August 2016, for the family of 2:
Total income $11,942.12 (I had 3 paydays last month, yay)
Savings $1,822.33
Savings rate 15.26%
Mortgage payments $2,026.53
Outstanding mortgage $80,350.66
House value $140,000.00
Total savings $51,664.88
Net worth $114,098.95