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.

(Check one)

at home with parents

own apartment (one bedroom)

share with roommate (two bedroom)

(Check one)

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

new car

used car

motorcycle

public transportation

(Check the one you do more often)

food at home

eat out

return to parents to eat

(Check what applies)

electricity/ gas

          (included in rent)

water

          (included in rent)

Telephone

          local

          long distance (talk a little)

          long distance (talk a lot)

cellular phone

(Check what you want to have)

pager

internet

Clothing

          shop a little

          shop a lot

Health Care

          company insurance

          personal insurance

(Check what you like to do)

Cable

basic

basic + movie channels

movies time(s) per month

CD's item(s)

tapes item(s)

video / computer game rentals rental(s)

sports events

concerts

clubs

lessons

(Check what applies)

manicures

Haircuts

          simple- woman

          simple- man

          extra services

makeup

bottled water service

dry cleaners

Laundry

          do at parents/ own house

          at laundromat

newspaper/ magazine

pets

health club membership

religious contributions /charity

personal hygiene (shampoo, soap)

reading/ education

tobacco products

cleaning supplies

car wash

banking fees

savings

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