Jump$tart Coalition

Here it is! You're on your own now. What kind of lifestyle do you want? Answer these few basic questions and we'll give you a Reality Check. Good luck..you're gonna need it.

Shelter (Check one)

at home with parents

own apartment (one bedroom)

share with roommate (two bedroom)

Transportation (Check one)

(includes insurance, gas, maintenance, registration, car payment)

new car

used car

public transportation

Food (check the one that best describes where you eat)

at home

Restaurants

half out/ half in

Utilities (check all that apply)

electricity/gas/oil

water

telephone

land line

cellular phone

internet

Entertainment (check all that you like to do)

cable

digital starter

digital preferred + two movie channels

clubs/movies x per month

movie/computer game rental

CD/DVD purchases x per month

sports events

concerts

books/magazines

Personal (check all that apply)

clothing

haircuts

haircuts (simple, woman)

haircuts (simple, man)

haircuts ( with extra services)

cosmetics/toiletries

manicures

laundry at laundromat

Enter an amount for what you estimate you will spend or set aside each month for the following:

$ Savings (Minimum 10% of income. Pay yourself first!)

$ Emergency fund (Dented fender; flat tire; utility deposits. Life is full of surprises.)

$ Education (Tuition, books, student loans, etc.)

$ Healthcare (Insurance premiums, copays, prescriptions)

$ Health club and other memberships

$ Gifts (Holiday, birthday, special occasions)

$ Vacations (Gas or plane fare, food, fun)

$ Contributions (Faith based, political, community)

$ Pets (Food, veterinarian, etc.)

$Tobacco products (If you must!)

The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
919 18th Street, N.W. Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (888) 45-EDUCATE
Fax: (202) 223-0321
Email: info@jumpstartcoalition.org