1. Budgeting Senerio
By Ashley Fleming

2. $500 plan
I have $500 to cover all my expenses, ill have no additional income but shelter and utilities are included
I have included BC’s taxes (GST &PST) in total cost when applicable

3. Cell Phone
By buying this phone through WIND, I can get a cell phone for $5 a month
By doing this I save a lot more money then buying it outright and its more reliable then a used phone
Along with the phone I can set a plan up on it for $39 a month which include calling texting and data
With this plan I can avoid paying for home internet because this phone has data
This adds up to $44 a month ($49.28 with GST & PST) with a phone and plan

4. Transportation
With a limited budget getting and paying for a car monthly is unrealistic
Using a TransLink concession compass card is a much better choice, for $52 a month I can travel anywhere in the greater Vancouver area, using bus, sky train or sea bus

5. Entertainment
Buying a Netflix subscription for $7.99 a month it allows me to watch unlimited movies and TV shows with out having to pay for home cable

6. Food
Using superstores online checkout I was able to create a list of items that would last me a month coming to $147
By purchasing in bulk a coupon was automatically added
Also by preparing my on meals I can save a lot money from eating out

7. Personal
Once again using superstores online checkout I made a list of product that came to $26
But these items don’t expire so they will last a long time which saves me money every month
I would also need a hair cut about ever month which comes to $52

8. leftover
After all essential expenses are covered I am left with about $180
This money can be put towards clothing, or be put into a bank account for future savings