These BK rules are driving me nuts

[jp2861]

This month I have some extra money I need to do something with. My expense worksheet is pretty much right on but it's not an exact accounting every single month. This month all I needed was a $15 dollar oil change for operating expenses. That leaves me with $200+ left over. It will probably be the same next month as well. What are you guys doing with any surplus cash that you're claiming as an expense but it's not an expense that your necessarily using THIS month? You're not supposed to have an surplus cash when you file, yet not every expense is going to spent on any given month. I'm going to have extra this month and next month. When I file in January I can't have this extra cash, correct? Anybody else run into a situation like this? How did you deal with it?

[B12]

Go buy some gift certificates at your grocery store or gas station.

[keepmine]

First of all, how much cash does your state exempt?
If you're going to over that amount, I recommend the mother of all grocery shopping trips. Stock up on canned foods and paper products. Buy all the meat and frozen foods your freezer will hold.
What about eye and dental exams for the entire family? Any home repairs needed,etc?

[nc73]

I'm going to have around 2k left before I file. Will be selling the car...what the hell am I gonna buy..Texas has no cash or checking account exemption. I'd take federal but I need the unlimited equity exemption.