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The first step in getting yourself in financial shape to buy a home is to
know exactly how much money comes in and how much goes out. Use this
worksheet to list your income and expenses below.
Monthly Income
| Take Home Pay |
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| Child Support/Alimony |
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| Pension/Social Security |
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| Disability/Other Insurance |
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| Interest/Dividends |
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| Other |
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| Total Income |
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Monthly Expenses
| Rent/Mortgage (include taxes, principal, and insurance) |
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| Insurance (life, auto, health, disability) |
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| Car Payments |
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| Other Loan Payments |
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| Savings/401k Contributions |
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| Utilities (gas/water/electric/phone) |
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| Credit Card Payments |
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| Car Gas/Maintenance |
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| Clothing |
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| Personal Care |
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| Groceries |
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| Eating Out |
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| Medical/Dental Expenses and Prescriptions |
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| Household Goods and Upkeep (hardware, lawn, garden) |
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| Entertainment and Travel |
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| Child Care |
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| Educations |
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| Charitable Donations |
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| Miscellaneous |
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| Total Expenses |
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Remaining Income After Expenses = _______________
(Subtract Total Income from Total Expenses)
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