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Budgeting

The first step to getting your finances in order is knowing how much you make and how much you spend.  This will help you to limit unnecessary spending to save for your down payment or pay down debt.


Monthly Income & Expenses

Gross Income Per Month ________________
Salary   ___________
Interest   ___________
Dividends  ___________
Other   ___________

LESS:
1.    Tithe   ___________
2.    Tax (est. including FICA)
___________
NET SPENDABLE INCOME
___________

3.    Housing   
___________
  Mortgage ___________
  Insurance ___________
  Taxes  ___________
  Electricity ___________
  Gas  ___________
  Water  ___________
  Sanitation ___________
  Telephone ___________
  Maintenance ___________
  Cable  ___________
  Other  ___________
4.    Food   ___________
5.    Auntomobile(s) 
___________
  Car Note ___________
  Parking  ___________
  Gas / Oil ___________
  Insurance ___________
  License  ___________
  Maint./Repair ___________
6.    Insurance  ___________
  Life  ___________
  Medical ___________
  Other  ___________
7.    Debts   ___________
  Credit Cards ___________
  Loans  ___________
  Other  ___________

8.    Entertainment  ___________
  Eating Out ___________
  Baby Sitters ___________
  Activities ___________
  Vacation ___________
  Other  ___________
9.    Clothing   ___________
          10.    Savings   
___________
          11.    Medical Espenses ___________
  Doctor  ___________
  Dentist  ___________
  Drugs  ___________
  Other  ___________
           
12.    Miscellaneous  ___________
  Toiletries ___________
  Beauty/Barber ___________
  Laundry ___________
  Allowances ___________
  Subscriptions ___________
  Gifts  ___________
  Cash  ___________
  Other  ___________
           
13.    School/Child Care ___________
  Tuition  ___________
  Materials ___________
  Transportation ___________
  Day Care ___________
  Other  ___________
           
14.    Investments  ___________


  TOTAL EXPENSES___________


    INCOME vs. EXPENSES___________
  Net Spendable Income_________
  Less Expenses   _________

15. Unallocated Surplus Income
________

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The Hawkins Group
Century 21 Advantage Realty
9344 Lanham Severn Rd. #102    Lanham, Maryland 20706
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