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Real Couple Budget Makeover

With no savings, lots of debt, and a baby on the way, one couple lets The Nest put them on a budget.

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Money Tool

The Nest Budgeter

ARE YOU LIVING BEYOND YOUR MEANS?

Last Updated: May 09, 2008
Monthly Budget ($595.92)
Annual Budget ($7,151.00)

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Our Income
Your after-tax income $ $1,676.00/mo
Partners after-tax income $ $1,600.00/mo
Other income (1) $
Other income (2) $
SUBTOTAL: $3,276.00
 
Our Expenses
House + Home
Rent/Mortgage $ $1,220.00/mo
Maintenance $
Property Taxes $
Home/Renters Insurance $
Water Bill $ $50.00/mo
Gardening $
Cleaning Service $
Cleaning Supplies $
Electric Bill $ $300.00/mo
Gas Bill $
Home Phone $
Cell Phone $ $220.00/mo
Cable/DSL $ $180.00/mo
Contractor $
Furniture $
Financial
Student Loan Payments $ $50.00/mo
Credit Card Payments $
Life Insurance $
Bank Fees $
Health Insurance $
Direct Savings Deposit $ $100.00/mo
Misc. Loan $ $120.00/mo
Food
Groceries $ $400.00/mo
Coffee $
Breakfast $
Work Lunches $ $60.00/mo
Take Out $
Eating Out $ $200.00/mo
Vending Machine Snacks $
Vices (i.e. Cigarettes) $
Cocktails $
Personal
Clothing $
Laundry $
Dry Cleaning $
Mani/Pedi $ $50.00/mo
Waxing $
Massage $
Haircut $
Other grooming $
Birth Control $
Prescriptions $
Medical Bills $ $41.67/mo
Gym Membership $
Movies/DVD Rentals $ $30.00/mo