Average Living Expenses Calculator

Heike Moeller September 26, 2020 Budget

Adjust your Budget: Firstly your mortgage - you have several options here. You could increase the term of your mortgage, making your monthly payments lower. You could take a further advance and use the money to pay off your much more expensive credit cards - it is important to get rid of your most expensive debts first. Next check that you are with the cheapest suppliers for gas, electric, telephone and internet - it is not much trouble to switch and you could save a lot of money.

First of all, at the top of the list is your income which can be divided into 2 categories: paycheck and other after-tax income. These are the only categories in the income part of the calculator. The rest is occupied by various categories of expenses. The first category of expenses is housing expenses which include the following subcategories: Property (mortgage/rent/property tax), Utilities (Gas, Water, Electricity), Phone, TV and Internet.

If you want to work out your own personal budget you can do so in many ways. If you prefer the traditional paper and pen method that is fine as it works just as effectively as using a computer. If you are more akin to personal computers or laptops then you could use a spreadsheet to note down your budget. You can also buy computer programs designed specifically to help with personal finance planning.

Consolidating your debts into one payment may seem like the answer to your prayers. But you need to be completely honest when using the mortgage calculator so that you get an accurate financial picture. Refinancing your home is a big step. It is one that needs careful thinking because failure to keep up with your house payments will put your home at risk of foreclosure by your mortgage company. Use a home budget calculator to accurately assess the overall financial situation in your home - and remember to factor in all things such as clothing, gifts, and social activities.