Budget Calculator

| Home Page | Saving | Budget Basics | Investment | Websites | Glossary |


This JavaScript calculator is not intended to take the place of a thoughtfully compiled and planned budget - it is presented solely for your convenience.  The categories below coincide with the ones in my Budget Example.  To move between fields (boxes), either tab or mouse-click; you can then proceed to input your figures - on down the page.  This page is best viewed with Netscape 2.2 or later, other browsers may not display it properly.  As an added benefit, with browsers of fairly recent vintage (Netscape & IE 3.0 or above) you should be able to print the results.


Gross Income (monthly average)

Payroll Deductions
Taxes (Federal, State, etc.)
Savings Plan (401k, 403b, credit union)
Other (medical, dental, etc.)
Total Payroll Deductions

Net Income minus Deductions

Expenses
Personal Savings (pay yourselves first)
Housing (rent or mortgage, etc.)
Utilities
Home Maintenance (laundry, toiletries, upkeep)
Transportation (purchase, lease, or public)
Auto Upkeep (gas, insurance, license, etc.)
Food (groceries + dining out)
Clothes
Books, Periodicals, Online Services
Entertainment (TV, movies, CD's, vacation)
Debt Repayment (credit card, school, etc.)
Other Expenses
Total Expenses

Net Income minus all Expenses

Top of Page

Copyright ©1998, Michael C. Carli, All Rights Reserved   (Updated: January 25, 1998)
Send Suggestions, Questions, and Comments to: Bonehead_Finance@compuserve.com.

JavaScript applet by JC.