What Savings Can Do For You
If You Had Problems Balancing Your Budget… Keep In Mind… You are not taking into account health/dental insurance That house/apartment you are looking for is unfurnished You have no dependents You are not actively saving for retirement You have had nothing “bad” happen to you yet
Mr. Furtado’s Words of Wisdom
Thus Far You have (or will, slackers) completed the 2 most complicated parts of this class… Researching and choosing a careers Creating a balanced budget You will now complete the structure of your fake lives and find a suitable CAR and LIVING ARRANGEMENT for you lifestyle
In 1 Month I Will Spend or Save… In 12 Months I Will Spend or Save… Rent/Mortgage $1000$12000 Car Payment $300$3600 Car Insurance $150$1800 Gas For Car $150$1800 Heat $125$1500 Electric $60$720 Cell Phone $50$600 Internet $100$1200 Water $10$120 Grocery Shopping $400$4800 Personal Care (Clothes, Shoes, Haircuts, Cosmetics) $150$1800 Entertainment (Restaurants, movies, sports, concerts, weekends) $315$3780 Miscellaneous (Just In Case Fund) $250$3000 Savings (required at least 10% of TMI) $300$3600 Total $3000$36000 You have told yourself that this is the max you can spend in these areas Now when you start your research you know what are within your means Cycle 6 (Feb-March)- Car Cycle 7 (March-April)- House/Apartment
In 1 Month I Will Spend or Save… In 12 Months I Will Spend or Save… Rent/Mortgage $1000$12000 Car Payment $300$3600 Car Insurance $150$1800 Gas For Car $150$1800 Heat $125$1500 Electric $60$720 Cell Phone $50$600 Internet $100$1200 Water $10$120 Grocery Shopping $400$4800 Personal Care (Clothes, Shoes, Haircuts, Cosmetics) $150$1800 Entertainment (Restaurants, movies, sports, concerts, weekends) $315$3780 Miscellaneous (Just In Case Fund) $250$3000 Savings (required at least 10% of TMI) $300$3600 Total $3000$36000 The rewards… The best payment you can make is one to yourself! Think about what you can do with $3600 at the end of the year…
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Vacation? 4 Nights in Las Vegas w/ Hotel (Hard Rock) w/ Flight Approx. $1000
Vacation? 7 Days W. Carribean Cruise W/ Flight Approx. $1300
Electronics? Samsung Smart TV 60’’ Surround Sound System Approx. $1400
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