Monthly Household Budget

When you are in a debt management program, it is helpful to have a monthly household budget and a monthly personal budget. You can use our monthly budget worksheet to draw up a monthly household budget for your family.

How much should you spend per month?

Below is a chart to help you create a monthly household budget.

Category	% of take home pay
Housing	30%
Utilities	7%
Food	20%
Medical	5%
Clothing	7%
Transportation	17%
Recreation	4%
Savings	8%
Misc	2%