College+Project

Income: 10/hour * 51/hours * 4.3 = $2,193 1,754.40 total net income

Cell phone: Boostmobile shrinkage: Talk, Text, Call : $40 Home phone: None Water: Included Gas:Included Electric: Included Cable/satellite: None TV: None Newspaper: None Internet: None Trash: Included
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Find a reasonably priced reliable used car online ( [|cars.com], [|CarsDirect] , [|ebay Motors] ) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SALE-2002-CHEVY-BLAZER-2-DOORS-2-000-/261005535891?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cc5246a93#ht_500wt_1182 Chevrolet Blazer 2002= $2,000 Get an insurance quote ( [|Progressive], [|eSurance] , [|CarInsurance.com] ) //If you prefer not to get a quote, you may use $115/mo. as your car insurance rate (this is based on average rates for California).// Use an online loan calculator to calculate monthly payments ( [|Edmunds] ) $115/month 4. Calculate Monthly Payment $3,829 financed at 3% over 36 months  $111/month Calculate the number of miles you will drive for work and entertainment 7.92 Miles Work miles = $2.60 there and back 3.96 Miles Entertainment weekly = $1.60
 * **Transportation** You need to research the costs of owning a car in addition to one other option (mass transit, bike/walk, etc.). //Even if you do not use the car in your final budget you need to turn in your car research with your project.// The most straightforward approach for the car is to:

Calculate your maintenance cost by multiplying your gas cost by 7% (.07) $.83 maintenance