I am doing a budget for myself and my boyfriend. We are trying to think up what all we will need to pay for each month. I am including all the things we've already thought of. What else do we need to budget in?
Already budgeted:
*Rent
*Auto Insurance
*Auto Repairs
*Food/groceries
*Gas
*Utilities (gas, electric, water, sewage, phone, cable, internet)
*Health Insurance
*Savings
*Entertainment
BTW, we have no credit card debt (or other debt) so that won't be an issue.
2007-12-17 13:24:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
We live separately until after our wedding. We will be living in an apartment together.
2007-12-17 13:29:38 · update #1
Neither of us are living on our own. He is getting an apartment next month and I am living on campus. After our wedding, we'll move in together.
2007-12-17 14:07:12 · update #2
Beauty/personal grooming budget (hair cut, products)
Tithe (if appropriate for your beliefs)
Pet care (if appropriate)
Renters Insurance (highly recommended)
Laundry (unless your rental unit includes washer/dryer...if not it adds up quick!)
2007-12-17 13:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by lunamiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you own or rent your home? Home maintenance would be an important one. It's good to set aside a small amount each month to prepare for the inevitable home emergency. (Even if it's just enough to cover your deductible.)
2007-12-17 13:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you living on your own now? If you are, write down everything you use money for NOW. The categories won't change. Only the amounts will be different.
2007-12-17 14:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
does savings = retirement fund?
It's scary how much they're saying you would need when you retire... very scary...
2007-12-17 13:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by Carlii 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋