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How Much do I Need to Earn?
EXPENSES |
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AMOUNT |
| Household |
rent and/or mortgage payment |
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electricity/gas |
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water |
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sanitation/garbage removal |
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cleaning, maintenance, repairs |
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telephone |
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taxes |
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| Food |
groceries |
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snacks/meals at work |
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| Clothing |
purchase |
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laundry/cleaning/tailoring |
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| Personal Care |
haircuts/grooming/toiletries |
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| Commutation |
tolls, buses, parking |
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| Automobile |
gasoline & oil |
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maintenance, repairs |
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| Insurance |
automobile |
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medical |
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dental |
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homeowner's/renter's and
personal effects |
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life |
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disability |
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umbrella |
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professional |
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| Medical |
medical visits |
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prescriptions |
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eye glasses/orthotics |
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| Support for family members |
child care |
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child support |
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support for parents/others |
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| Pet Care |
food, veterinary, training,
kennel |
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| Donations |
religious institutions |
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all others |
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| Education |
tuition |
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supplies, uniforms |
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continuing ed., books, subscriptions |
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adult ed./hobby instruction |
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| Memberships |
religious, professional,
clubs, union dues |
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| Entertainment |
movies,
concerts, plays |
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video rentals |
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books & subscriptions |
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clubs, sports, hobbies |
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dinners out |
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vacations |
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baby sitter |
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| Gifts |
holiday, birthdays, anniversaries |
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| Bills and Debts |
credit cards |
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local stores/installment
purchases |
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loan repayments (car, school) |
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other creditors |
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| Taxes |
federal |
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state |
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local/property |
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tax help (accountant) |
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| Savings |
bank |
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credit union |
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retirement plans |
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TOTAL |
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Determine your monthly income:
INCOME |
|
AMOUNT |
| Wages |
gross
wages |
|
| |
other
wages |
|
| |
spouse's
wages |
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| Additional
income |
interest
& dividends |
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investments |
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TOTAL |
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