Budgeting Project
Budgeting Project
Budgeting Project
Makala Cavin
Schooling
Total Cost of Education: $5,000 up front
Education Payment: http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/calcs/truck.php
I pay: $75.80 per month for 60 months.
Certification License: 6 month training program
Where is this Training?: NETTS driving school in South Windsor, CT 06074
http://www.dmv.org/ct-connecticut/cdl-faqs.php
How many people live with you?: (2) Boyfriend/Roommate~ Pay rent ($300)
Monthly Payment: $600/2= $300 per month
Renters Insurance
Insurance Provider: Allstate
Details: Provides car, home, and life insurance.
Monthly Cost: $20 per month ($40/2= $20)
*Id split the total Renters insurance ($40) with my roommate*
*Landlord insures the MOST of the propertys bill*
https://purchase.allstate.com/Auto/PersonalQuote.aspx?ZipCode=06279&Sta
teCode=CT&Product=Re&intcid=%2fhome%2fhome.aspx%7cquote_box%7cRe&Trans
D=aff82a8a-d5ed-4eee-a542-0ff6feb4daf2
Transportation
Type of Vehicle: 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Gold)
Im planning to finance the $3,000 used Cherokee for 2 years (24 months) with
a down payment of $500 that I already possessed and have an interest rate of
5%.
$109.67 per month
http://www.cars.com/go/advice/financing/calc/loanCalc.jsp?vpLoan=0&tvLoa
n=0&stLoan=0µsite=false&mode=full
Car Insurance
Car Insurance Provider:
Amount on Policy: 1
Amount of Cars: 1
Monthly Cost: $212
*I save $1,030 in 6 months in comparison to 3 applied discounts.*
https://purchase.allstate.com/Auto/PersonalQuote.aspx?ZipCode=06238&
StateCode=CT&Product=Au&intcid=%2fhome%2fhome.aspx%7cquote_box%7cAu&
TransID=377eedc5-11e4-4b8a-a655-fd18a7e96b0f
Cable/Internet/Phone
Service Provider: Xfinity
Service Expectations: Cable/Internet/Phone bundle
Monthly Cost: $49.50 per month ( for 12 months ) ($99/2= $49.50)
*I chose the $99 Starter Pack that includes: 140+ channels, 75 mbps, most
reliable in home WiFi, reliable home phone services, access to millions of
hotspots nationwide, international phone calls, top 100 shows preloaded and
ready to watch.*
http://www.xfinity.com/corporate/shop/productoverview.html
Cell Phone
Cell Service Provider: Virgin Mobile
Photo/Data plan: 1GB High-Speed, Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Amt. of people: 1
Monthly Cost: $35 paid per month
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phone-plans/data-messaging-plans/overview/
Food (Week)
Food (Continued)
Dining Out
I would dine out at least two times a week with my friends or family. On
average, Id end up spending around $25.00 on dining out each week. (Amt.
only paying for myself)
$85.42+ $25.00= $110.42 I would invest each week into food
Other Expenses....
New Boxer Puppy:
Orange Chevron Print dog collar and Lil pals nylon leash and brass id tag: $11.99+$9.99+
$9.99=$31.97
Anima Ultra Plush Green Dog Bed: $49.99
Advantage II Topical Flea Repellent for Puppies: $57.99
Total: $139.95
http://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/dog
http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-clothing-pants-jeans/High-Waist-Skinny-Jean/1000093461?colorId=NS1003468&po
s=1:40&N=743767204
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=top_blouses&ProductID=2000182306&VariantID
Total: $74.89
Savings
Monthly Pay-Expenses: $1,548.92- $1,188.17= $360.75 is put into savings
The major purchase I would love to invest in is a 2008 Kawasaki kfx450r for
$2,700. ( http://newlondon.craigslist.org/snw/5360374982.html )
Calc: $2700/ $360.75= 7 weeks
It will take me 7 weeks to get the Quad
Life Happens...
In order to pay off the $2,500; I can cut back on the Miscellaneous expenses
such as spoiling the new puppy and new clothes. My bills are required to be
paid in order to keep what I have. Also, if I dont use a lot of electricity, my bill
will be significantly lower, I don't necessarily have to use the average KwH
rate. Lastly, a significant amount can be paid off through my savings account.
Instead of saving up for an ATV, I would need to focus on the unfortunate
event so I dont fall behind on anything else.
Reflection
I enjoyed the fact that I got to pick out my own policies, services, and basically
design my life in the reality that I would make it. Continue using this project
for the future because its very essential in controlling where and what our
money goes into; not only that but it will help someone maintain a good credit
score that determines a lot of paths in a persons life. The only thing that I
think needs improvement is the instruction of the project, I was confused a
variety of times. I found this meaningful because it relates to an exact replica
of how my life would pan out and it enhanced my ability to search for
appropriate and affordable quotes, plans, and deals. Overall, this project may
have been time consuming, but I enjoyed it.