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Budget Basics Worksheet

The first step in getting yourself in financial shape to buy a home is to know exactly how much money comes in and how much goes out. Use this worksheet to 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)

Life
Insurance

Health/Disability
Insurance

Vehicle
Insurance

Homeowner’s
or Other Insurance

Car Payments

Other Loan
Payments

Savings/Pension
Contribution

Utilities
(gas, water, electric, phone)

Credit Card
Payments

Car Upkeep
(gas, maintenance, etc.)

Clothing

Personal Care
Products (shampoo, cologne, etc.)

Groceries

Food Outside
the Home (restaurant meals and carryout)

Medical/Dental/Prescriptions

Household
Goods (hardware, lawn, and garden)

Recreation/Entertainment

Child Care

Education
(continuing education, classes, etc.)

Charitable
Donations

Miscellaneous

Total Expenses

Remaining Income After Expenses

(Subtract Total Income from Total Expenses)

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