budget

Once you have made your big purchase decisions, you must create a monthly budget for yourself. Use the Excel file below in order to do so.



Some things you may wish to add or remove from the budget as you see fit. However, do not remove things that will be necessary! For instance, you may not need a category for things like make-up, cable, or other things listed if you choose not to have them.

The Excel file will calculate your totals for you. You must make sure that you balance out at the end, spending no more money each month than you make.


 * FOR YOUR FINAL PORTFOLIO, YOU WILL NEED TO:**

Print off two copies of your budget. You will keep one for the portfolio and use the other for the next step in the process.