How much is enough?

Evaluate your spending needs to calculate your monthly expenditure. This will help you to zero in on a career choice that pays for your intended lifestyle
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  • BRISTOL
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  • VIRGINIA BEACH
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What kind of Accommodation will you be using?

Choose your Housing ( Select one )
  • Housing selection selected
    EFFICIENCY APARTMENT
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    1 BEDROOM APARTMENT
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    2 BEDROOM APARTMENT
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    HOUSE
    • YOUR EXPENSE
    Monthly Cost in region for
    Monthly Expense
    HOUSING
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    TOTAL EXPENSE
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    What Utilities will you be using?

    Choose your Utilities ( Select one or more )
  • Housing selection selected
    ELECTRICITY
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    WATER & GAS
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    BASIC CABLE & INTERNET
  • Housing selection selected
    EXPANDED CABLE & INTERNET
    • YOUR EXPENSE
    Monthly Cost in region for
    Monthly Expense
    UTILITIES
    $0
    TOTAL EXPENSE
    $0

    What is your Food Budget for the month?

    Choose your Food Habit (Select one additional option)
  • Food Budget selected
    PREPARE ALL MEALS AT HOME
  • Food Budget selected
    HOME & FAST FOOD OCCASIONALLY
  • Food Budget selected
    HOME AND FAST FOOD FREQUENTLY
  • Food Budget selected
    HOME, FAST FOOD & SIT DOWN RESTAURANTS
    • YOUR EXPENSE
    Monthly Cost in region for
    Monthly Expense
    FOOD
    $0
    TOTAL EXPENSE
    $0

    How do you Commute?

    Choose your preferred Mode of Transport (Select one)
  • Mode of Transport selected
    HUMAN POWER
  • Mode of Transport selected
    PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OR CARPOOL
  • Mode of Transport selected
    USED CAR
  • Mode of Transport selected
    AVERAGE CAR
  • Mode of Transport selected
    LUXURY CAR
    • YOUR EXPENSE
    Monthly Cost in region for
    Monthly Expense
    TRANSPORTATION
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    TOTAL EXPENSE
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    What is your Budget for Clothing

    Choose your Clothing Budget (Select all that apply)
  • Clothing Budget selected
    BASIC PACKAGE
  • Clothing Budget selected
    SHOES & ACCESSORIES
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    DESIGNER PACKAGE
    • YOUR EXPENSE
    Monthly Cost in region for
    Monthly Expense
    CLOTHING
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    TOTAL EXPENSE
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    What are your Personal Expenses?

    Choose a Package (Select all that apply)
  • Choose a Package selected
    FOR BASICS
  • Clothing Budget selected
    ADD A PET
  • Clothing Budget selected
    CELL PHONE WITH EVERYTHING
  • Clothing Budget selected
    SAVE FOR VACATION
    • YOUR EXPENSE
    Monthly Cost in region for
    Monthly Expense
    PERSONAL EXPENSES
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    TOTAL EXPENSE
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    Select Degree and Institution

    Choose your Degree (Please select one)
  • Choose your Degree selected
    HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED
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    CREDENTIALS
  • Choose your Degree selected
    ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
  • Choose your Degree selected
    BACHELOR'S DEGREE
  • Choose your Degree selected
    MASTER'S DEGREE
    • YOUR EXPENSE
    Monthly Cost in region for
    Monthly Expense
    STUDENT LOAN
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    TOTAL EXPENSE
    $0
    Choose your Institution (Please select one)
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    COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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    PUBLIC COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
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    PRIVATE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
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    PROPRIETARY UNIVERSITY
    • Choose how to pay (Please select one)
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    GRANTS & WORK MY WAY THROUGH OR PARENTS WILL HELP
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    GRANTS & LOANS

    • Your Total Monthly Expense

    Your total monthly expense

    • Location

       

    • Housing

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    • Utilities

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    • Food

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    • Transportation

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    • Clothes

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    • Personal

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    • Student Loan Debt

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    • Annual Savings

      15% of expenses
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    Your Monthly Expenses $ 0
    15% Savings based on expenses See Savings Plan on Mint.com $ 0
    Final Monthly Expenses $ 0
    • Annual Expenses
      $ 0
    • Taxes (25% Of Annual Salary)
      $ 0
    Annual Salary needed $0
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