02.04 Why Budget
02.04 Why Budget
02.04 Why Budget
04 WHY BUDGET
FULL TIME VETERINARIAN
By Jamea Adderly
Video/DVD $5.00
Vacation $900
Other $500
Subtotals $1,405
GIFTS AND DONATIONS
Gifts and Donations Yearly Cost
Other $100
Subtotals $1,000
FOOD
Food Cost Yearly Cost
Groceries $4,500
Subtotals $4,740
SAVINGS OR INVESTMENTS
Savings or Investment Yearly cost
Subtotals $7,000
CREDIT DEBT
Other Credit Debt Cost Yearly Cost
Other $300
Subtotals $17,850
PERSONAL CARE
Personal Care Yearly Cost
Health Insurance $900
Other Medical Cost $250
Hair/Nails $150
Clothing and Laundry $280
Organization Dues and fees $230
Other $200
Subtotals $2,010
PET
Pet Yearly Cost
Food $400
Medical $100
Grooming $0
Toys $30
Other $250
Subtotals $1,050
UTILITIES
Utilities Cost Yearly Cost
Phone and/or Cell $700
Cable and internet $550
Electric and Gas $2,000
Water and Sewer $500
Water removal $250
Subtotals $40,000
HOUSING
Housing Yearly Cost
Mortgage or rent $8,455
Maintenance or repairs $350
Supplies $500
Home Insurance $1,000
Furnishings $2,500
Subtotals $12,805
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Cost Yearly Cost
Vehicle Payment Own Vehicle
Bus/Tax Fare $50
Automobile Insurance $3,200
License $150
Fuel $1,000
Maintenance $250
Other $145
Subtotals $4,795
WHY IS BUDGETING IMPORTANT TO YOUR
LIFE?
Budgeting is important because it provides me
with an efficient way to manage my money.
Budgeting allows me to see the amount money
needed for me to manage, and how much
money I shouldn't spend past in order to live
comfortably and debt free.
DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PROCESS.
WAS IT EASY, DIFFICULT, OR SOMEWHERE IN THE
MIDDLE? WHAT FACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO
YOUR FEELINGS?
I look forward to budgeting once I start
making my own income. I had way more
than enough to cover my expenses. I don't
dislike math, so that made this project a bit
enjoyable.
HOW MIGHT THE USE OF CREDIT FOR A LARGE PURCHASE
AFFECT YOUR BUDGET? DISCUSS WHICH TYPE OF CREDIT PLAN
YOU WOULD USE, AND HOW YOUR BUDGET CAN HELP YOU
PROTECT YOUR CREDIT SCORE.