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Use the work sheet below to make your own personal budget.
At the beginning of the month, write the amount you plan to spend
in the appropriate column. During the month, record what you actually
spent. Track your spending for a few months. Skip expenses that do not apply to you.
Monthly Budget Work
Sheet |
| Income For The Month Of: |
Amount |
| Job money (baby sitting, pet sitting,
yard care) |
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| Allowance |
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| Other (birthday, graduation, etc.) |
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| Total Monthly Income |
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| Monthly Expenses |
Amount I Plan To Spend |
Actual Expenses |
| Giving: |
Church |
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Charity |
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Other |
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| Savings: |
Regular savings |
|
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Vacation money |
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Special purchases (bike, video game,
computer) |
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| Entertainment: |
Movies, concerts, sporting events |
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Electronics |
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After-school activities |
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Books and magazines |
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CDs / DVDs and batteries |
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Eating out (fast food, vending machines) |
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Other |
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| Personal: |
Gifts for friends |
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Clothes, shoes, accessories |
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Haircuts, make-up |
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Hobbies |
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Other (cell phone) |
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| Total Monthly Expenses |
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| Extra Money (subtract
total monthly expenses from total monthly
income) |
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