A Monthly Budget Checklist

Here's a ready-made list for you to keep track of your monthly expenditures:
Monthly Income:  
Net monthly salary/wages $
Net monthly income from interest and dividends $
Other monthly income e.g. family allowances and benefits $
Total Monthly Income: $0.00
Monthly Expenditure:  
Living Expenses $
Rent/Mortgage payments $
Food and Beverages $
Utilities, e.g. electricity, water $
Clothing/Footwear $
Daily Expenses, e.g. lunch $
Household Expenses $
Insurance, e.g. house & contents, life $
Health $
Personal Care, e.g. chemist, hairdresser $
Medical, e.g. doctor, dentist, optician $
Health Insurance $
Transportation $
Gasoline $
Repairs and Maintenance $
Registration, license, service clubs $
Public transport, taxis, parking $
Vehicle Insurance $
Other $
Children's expenses $
Recreation, e.g. sports and activities $
Entertainment, e.g. dining out, movies, books $
Education, e.g. courses, associations $
Gifts, e.g. presents, donations $
Credit/Loan Repayments $
Credit cards/Charge account repayments $
Rentals, hire purchase $
Personal Loan repayments $
Savings and Investments $
Unexpected Events, replacements and additions $
Savings, special goals, holidays, etc. $
Investments in shares, properties, etc. $
Total Monthly Expenditure: $0.00
Totals $0.00
Total Monthly Income $0.00
Total Monthly Expenditure $0.00
Cash flow Position +/- $0.00 +/-
Source: Money Manager web site, www.moneymanager.com.au

Adding it All Up