Budget Worksheet
Budget Worksheet
Budget Worksheet
This worksheet contains suggested ranges for most expenses not directly addressed in the activity, based on common
amounts for a single person. Use them to estimate your own expenses or research the median values for your area.
Career _________________________________________
Other Subtotal
Subtotal
Subtotal Subtotal
Retirement account
Investment account
Emergency savings
Subtotal
Totals Year
Difference
(net income minus total expenses)
2. Describe your experience with this process. Was it easy, difficult, or somewhere in the middle? What factors
contributed to your feelings?
3. 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.
4. What adjustments did you have to make to your budget? How did you decide where to make changes?
5. Will you begin using a budget regularly now? Why or why not?