1. TLC WISH LIST

2. Housing Two-Bedroom Trailer Good condition, garden in place, deck, playground, close to major highways. Excellent school in neighborhood. Located in rural area. Cost: $55,000 Rent: $400/Month Mortgage: $470/Month Six-bedroom Rambler – built on a half-acre lot, gorgeous landscaping. Located 45 minutes from downtown in a rural area, upgraded kitchen, sprinkling system, 2 ½ baths Cost: $420,000 Mortgage: $2,400/month

3. The Fixer-Upper Small “fixer-upper” in a run-down neighborhood with higher levels of crime and on a busy road. Very close to city. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, air-conditioning. Cost: $150,000 Rent: $750/month Mortgage: $900/month Cutie Patootie Cute but small three-bedroom house only 20 minutes to city limits in desirable area, close to the University. Built in 1925, needs repairs. Highly valuable area. Cost: $250,000 Rent: $1,100/month Mortgage: $1,500/month

4. Basement Apartment Small studio apartment (one-room) in semi-restored older home. Hot plate and fridge, shared bath, laundry in basement. 20 minutes to downtown. Rent:$520/month Comfortable Mid-Size House Midsize house in good area. Newly landscaped, close to shopping area. New rock patio in backyard. Cost: $229,000 Rent: $1,000/month Mortgage: $1,300/month

5. Stylish Executive Home Nestled near the mountains in an exclusive neighborhood, close to ski resorts, and far from the nearest grocery store. 6 bedrooms, 4 baths. Cost: $620,000 Mortgage: $3,500/month Grandma’s House Small, cute, and a little fussy. Located on a busy road in an unpopular area of town. Landscaped, 2 car garage, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, more than 50 years old. Cost: $140,000 Rent: $550/month Mortgage: $700/month

6. Restored House Restored three-bedroom century home in the heritage district. Original moldings, two working fireplaces, hardwood floors, modernized kitchen and baths. Small yard, needs some repairs. Close to capital city. Cost: $350,000 Rent: $1,700/month Mortgage: $2,000/month Ritzy Apartment Suite One-bedroom-plus-den high-rise suite. Two bathrooms, located in heart of big city near shopping and entertainment. Skyline view, club room and weight-room facilities. Cost: $112,000 Rent: $1200/month Mortgage: $1500/month

7. Condo Three-bedroom, two-bath end unit in ten- year old subdivision. Five appliances, mature trees, close to school, excellent condition. Pay HOA fees. Cost: $195,000 Rent: $1000/month Mortgage: $1,200/month HOA Fees: $50.00/month Duplex Three-bedroom, 2 ½ bath in a renovated midtown duplex. Ten-foot ceilings, no yard, quiet street. Cost: $180,000 Rent: $900/month Mortgage: $1,000/month

8. Upscale 4-Bedroom House Four bedroom, 3 bath, in upscale area. Close to good schools, about 20 minutes from metro area. Shopping nearby, but in a nice neighborhood. Tucked in to a cul- de-sac deep within neighborhood streets. Cost: $300,000 Mortgage: $1,700/month Inner City Home 4 bedroom, 2 bath, in less popular part of town. Beautiful home, but a more dangerous neighborhood. On a quiet street. Cost: $207,000 Rent: $1,050 Mortgage: $1,250/month

9. Midsize Apartment Two-bedroom walk-up apartment in midtown. Close to shopping, transit, and theaters. Access to community pool, spa, and workout room. Rent: $450/month (live with roommate) Rent: $850/month (live by yourself) Rent: $250/month (share room w/ roommate) Living at home with parents/family Rent: $50/week, $200/month Mansion 8-Bedroom, 5-bath mansion in private area. Great view, horse property, recent upgrades and remodeling, separate apartment downstairs. Cost: $1,099,000 Mortgage: $6,300/month YOUR PARENT’S HOUSE HERE

10. Transportation Volkswagen Beatle New: $24,000 = $450/month Used: $13,000 = $250/month Ford Explorer New: $32,000 = $600/month Used: $20,000 = $400/month Hyundai Accent New: $10,000 = $180/month Used: $5,000 = $100/month

11. Mini Convertible New: $21,000 = $400/month Used: $11,000 = $200/month Chevrolet Silverado New: $28,000 = $550/month Used: $18,000 = $350/month Porsche Boxster New: $50,000 = $950/month Used: $18,000 = $650/month

12. Chrysler Town and Country New: $27,000 = $500/month Used: $19,000 = $350/month 10-year-old Volvo Turbo Used: $7,000 = $150/month Oldsmobile Intrigue Used: $4,500 = $100/month

13. Piece of Crap Car Used: $1,200 = $100/month More used: $700 = $50/month Dodge Viper New: $86,000 = $2000/month Hummer New: $120,000 = $2500/month

14. Bicycle New: $800 = $65/month Economy: $200 = $20/month Bus Pass $50/month Motorcycle New: $6,000 - $275/month Used: $95/month

15. Taxi 1 to 5 times a week: $40 to $240/month 10 to 20 times a week: $400 to $800/month Pickup New: $15,500 = $295/month Used: $4,500 = $150/month

16. Transportation Extras (enter on Extras at bottom) Horseback Purchase & Upkeep = $300/month 4-Wheeler New: $8,000 = $250/month Sea-doo Brand New: $25,000 $600/month Used: $11,000 $250/month

17. Speedboat New: $20,000 = $350/month Snowmobile New: $10,000 = $300/month Used: $2,800 = $125/month Harley Davidson New: $30,000 = $600/month

18. Food Budget: The bare necessities like bread, milk, eggs, etc. Cost: $150.00/month Homestyle: Comfortable amount, ready to cook at home. Cost: $250.00/month Gourmet: Fancy foods, high-end, cooked for you and served Cost: $350/month

19. Clothing Discount: Basics from stores like K- Mart, Wal-Mart, Ross, and the D.I. Cost: $50.00/month Casual: Casual wear like jeans and t-shirts from mid-level stores like Sears, Mervyn’s, etc. Cost: $100.00/month Professional: Suits, ties, dresses from high-end stores like Dillard’s Nordstroms, etc. Necessary if you have a professional job. Cost: $150.00/month

20. Entertainment Options Fast Food Cost: $5 – 50/month iPod Cost: $200.00 $20/month Professional Sports Season Tickets Cost: $50.00/month Bowling Cost: $10.00

21. Entertainment Options Dish/Cable Basic: $20/month Better: $100/month BEST: $150/month Movies Cost: $10.00 Going Out to Eat - Restaurant Cost: $30.00 per month Ski/Snowboarding Season Pass: $110.00 Run: $40.00

22. Entertainment Options Computer System Cost: $2,500 Monthly: $125/month Internet Access: $30.00 monthly X Box 360 Cost: $350.00 $50/month Including Games & Controllers: $500.00 $75/month Pets Cost: $30.00 monthly $10 for each additional pet.

23. Entertainment Options Motor Home New: $55,000 - $600/month 10 years Used: $18,000 - $175/month 10 years Sound System Decent: $1,800 = $80/month/2years Discount: $900 = $45/month/2 years Cell Phone Service 1,000 minutes - $60/month Unlimited, High-end = $120/month