Budget Basics Work Sheet
The first step in getting yourself in financial shape to buy a home is to know what you make and what you spend now. List your income and expenses below.
| Income | |
| Take Home Pay/All family members | |
| Child Support/Alimony | |
| Pension/Social Security | |
| Disability/Other Insurance | |
| Interest/Dividends | |
| Other | |
| Total Income = |
| Expenses | |
| Rent/Mortgage (include taxes, principal, and insurance) |
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| Life Insurance | |
| Health/Disability Insurance | |
| Vehicle Insurance | |
| Homeowners or Other Insurance | |
| Car Payments | |
| Other Loan Payments | |
| Savings/Pension Contribution | |
| Utilities (gas, water, electric, phone) |
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| Credit Card Payments | |
| Car Upkeep (gas, maintenance) |
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| Clothing | |
| Personal Care Products (shampoo, shaving cream, etc.) |
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| Groceries | |
| Food prepared outside the home (restaurant meals and carry out) |
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| Medical/Dental/Prescriptions | |
| Household Goods (hardware, lawn and garden) |
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| Recreation/Entertainment | |
| Child Care | |
| Education (continuing education, lessons for children) |
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| Charitable Donations | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Total Expenses = | |
| Remaining Income After Expenses = |
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