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Act Your WageLearning to budget based on your income.
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What is a Budget?
A plan for spending your money.
Understanding:
• what’s coming in
• what’s going out
• where it’s going
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Budgeting
• Do identify where you are spending your money
• Do set goals for your spending
• Do write it down
• Do make a list of your expenses
• Don't think of a budget as a punishment
• Don’t make your budget too rigid
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Are You Budgeting?
• If you are not saving, you are not budgeting!
• 40% of Americans live on 110% of their income.
• 70% of people who get instant wealth lose it in about 4 years.
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Three Elements of a Budget
• Income
•Fixed Expenses
•Variable Expenses
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Regular or Anticipated Income
• Regular take-home pay; after deductions
• Pension
• Social Security
• Veteran’s benefits, worker’s compensation, welfare, etc.
• Interest on loans or savings accounts
• Alimony
• Child support
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Fixed Expenses
• Any expense that stays the same month to month.
• What you know you must spend each month:
• Rent/Mortgage
• Car Payment
• Insurance
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Variable Expenses
A cost that changes over time, depending on how much you use.
• Utilities
• Groceries
• Gas for vehicle
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Needs vs. Wants
Need: something that is important or required
• Food, water, shelter, clothing
Want: something you desire but can live without
• Designer clothes, luxury vehicle, vacation, new cell phone
Our “WANTS” are what get us into
trouble!
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Meet the Flays
• Allen and Gina Flay have been married 7 years.
• Their daughter Kimberly is 5 years old.
• They enjoy taking Kimberly places & creating memories.
• They recently purchased a new puppy that Kimberly named Dimples.
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Time for the Flays to Act Their Wage
• As of this month, Allen is currently the only income earner.
• Gina has decided to go back to school full time to pursue a college degree.
• What they could afford in the past, they may not be able to afford while Gina is in school.
• We are going to budget according to their income.
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A What is your income: _______________
Section 1 Section 2
Purchases Cost Pay Pass Cost
$ SAVINGS $170 X $ 170.00
1 Shelter $800 X $ 800.00
2 Utility Bills $235 X $ 235.00
3 Medical Prescription $25 X $ 25.00
4 Doctors Co-pay $20 X $ 20.00
5 Groceries $305 X $ 305.00
Total $ 1,555.00
You have $145.00 left to spend
6 Cell Phone $150
7 Friday Night Movie $30
8 Trip to Zoo $60
9 Family Picnic in the Park FREE
10 Birthday Gift $25
Locate the letter at the top of your paper:
A, B or C
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The Flay’s WageBased on the letter, enter the appropriate income for the Flays on the top line on the budget form.
A B C
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Pay Yourself First!
What the Flays should save has been entered for you on the first line in Section 1.
A What is your income: _______________
Section 1 Section 2
Purchases Cost Pay Pass Cost
$ SAVINGS $170 X $ 170.00
1 Shelter $800 X $ 800.00
2 Utility Bills $235 X $ 235.00
3 Medical Prescription $25 X $ 25.00
4 Doctors Co-pay $20 X $ 20.00
5 Groceries $305 X $ 305.00
Total $ 1,555.00
You have $145.00 left to spend
6 Cell Phone $150
7 Friday Night Movie $30
8 Trip to Zoo $60
9 Family Picnic in the Park FREE
10 Birthday Gift $25
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DetermineNEEDS vs. WANTS
Needs
• Shelter
• Utility Bills
• Prescriptions
• Doctors Co-Pay
• Groceries
If they own a vehicle
• Vehicle
• Oil Change
• Insurance
• Vehicle Brakes
• Gas
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Let’s Discuss! What expenses did you budget for and why?
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Is There Enough Money?
When the budget doesn’t balance…what are the alternatives in order to save money?
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Alternative #1
Cable & Internet
Bundle of Cable Service
and Internet =
$129.98 per month
Netflix & Internet
Internet Service - $41.99
Netflix Streaming Services -
$7.99
Total = $49.98 per month
Savings = $80.00 per month
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Alternative #2
Eating Lunch OutMcDonalds $6.48
Subway $5.78
Pizza Hut $7.84
Burger King $5.28
Paradise Bakery $8.93
Total: $34.31
Lunches for one week
Packing a LunchLoaf of Bread $1.68
Deli Meats & Cheese $6.78
Jar of Peanut Butter $2.50
Bag of Chips $2.50
Jelly $ 2.98
Mayo $2.75
Lunch Bags $1.50
Case of Water (24 count) $2.99
Total: $23.68 or $2.37 a day (10 days)
Lunch for 2 weeks
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Alternative #3
Salon Beauty Care
• Hair - Color and Style $100.00
• Nails – Manicure/ Pedicure $45.00
Total = $145.00
Beauty Care at Home
• Hair - Box of Hair Color $7.99
• Nails
• Nail Polish $3.99
• Nail care kit $4.99
Total = $16.97
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Alternative #4
Ready-Made Meal
Price = $11.99
Homemade Garlic Chicken
• Pound of Chicken $3.79
• ½ lb. of Broccoli $0.79
• ½ lb. of Carrots $0.69
• Box of Pasta $0.99
• Garlic Seasoning packet $0.79
Total = $7.05
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Let’s look at some wealthy celebrities who blew through millions of dollars.
Even if you have a lot of money – budgeting is still important!
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Three Poor Millionaires
Michael Jackson
In 2007 - Jackson filed for bankruptcy because he could not pay back a $25 million loan on his home, Neverland Ranch.
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Lindsay Lohan
• Owes the IRS $234,000 in unpaid taxes.
• “Her finances are a mess," one insider said. "She lives very large, staying at the best hotels and traveling first-class. All the money she earns she spends, and then when it comes to taxes, she has nothing left.”
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Warren Sapp
• Made $82 million during his football career
• Filed for bankruptcy in 2012
• Owed $6.7 million to his creditors.
• Owed nearly a million dollars to the IRS.
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So…How should you budget?
TCA has helped millions of people learn to budget and manage their debt.
Here is the strategy we have found works best.
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The Budget Pie
38%
16%13%
5%
18%
10%
Housing
Transportation
Food
Debt
Other
Savings
Recommended Budget Percentages
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Budgeting - a Piece of PIE Housing – 38%
• Mortgage • Repairs • Taxes• Insurance • Miscellaneous
Transportation – 16% • Car Payment • Gas • Insurance
• Groceries Debt – 5%
• Credit Cards• Student Loans • Personal Loans• Medical Bills
Other – 18%• Entertainment • Hobbies • Shopping • Dining Out• Movies
Savings – 10%• Saving for TODAY• Saving for TOMORROW• Saving for a RAINY DAY • Saving for an EMERGENCY
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Budgeting Example #1
44%
23%
8%
13%
21%
1%
Housing
Transportation
Food
Debt
Other
Savings
A single woman -- 50 percent of her income is commission based. Is this budget suitable for her?
Remember: The recommended
percentages are:
Housing – 38%Transportation- 16%
Food- 13%Debt – 5%
Other – 18%Savings – 10%
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Budgeting Example #2
11%
37%
19%0%
22%
11%
Housing
Transportation
Food
Debt
Other
Savings
A retired couple -- their mortgage is paid in full. Is this a suitable budget for them?
Remember: The recommended
percentages are:
Housing – 38%Transportation- 16%
Food- 13%Debt – 5%
Other – 18%Savings – 10%
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Budgeting Example #3
Newly married couple planning to have a baby. Is this budget suitable for them?
38%
16%13%
5%
18%
10%
Housing
Transportation
Food
Debt
Other
Savings
Remember: The recommended
percentages are:
Housing – 38%Transportation- 16%
Food- 13%Debt – 5%
Other – 18%Savings – 10%
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Your turn!
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Budgeting Step 1: Review Last Month's Spending
• See where your money went.
• Analyze where you can cut back.
• Online banking can categorize your money for expenses, such as dining, food and utilities.
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Budgeting Step 2: Keep Records of Earning & Spending
• Help you organize and plan your spending
• Help you figure income taxes
• Tell where your money is going or should be going
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Budgeting Step 3: Reduce Expenses
• Eliminate unnecessary routine purchases
• Look at your utilities and see how you can cut back
• Electric
• APS – Limited Income Program (E-3)
• APS – Medical Equipment Program (E-4)
• SRP – Economy Price Plan
• SRP – Medical Discount
• Great website for Energy Saving
• http://www.we-energies.com/energy-saving_ideas/tips/101tips.htm
• Water
• Turn faucet off when brushing teeth, shaving Saves 5 - 10 gal/person/day
• Install a faucet aerator on your bathroom sink Saves 5 - 10 gal/person/day
• Install a faucet aerator on your kitchen sink Saves 10 - 20 gal/day
• Don't use your toilet as a waste basket Saves 3 - 7 gallons/flush
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Explore Other Options
• Address your insurance costs -- Call and ask for a better quote
• Actively manage your credit
• Better credit = More options
• More financial options and better deals
• Call cell phone provider and negotiate for a better rate
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Be a Smart Shopper
• Choose to do without.
• Don’t be a brand snob.
• Cook from scratch.
• Have a shopping list.
• Learn how to read store price labels.
• Avoid expensive prepared or frozen foods.
• Buy in bulk to save money, but don’t overbuy.
• Clip and use money-saving coupons.
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Things to Remember
• Be honest about your spending habits and you’ll end up with a much more realistic budget.
• Don’t forget to budget for fun; budgeting isn’t about total deprivation.
• Don’t be afraid to change your budget; a good budget is always evolving.
• Earn more, or spend less, but definitely…
ACT YOUR WAGE!
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