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Worksheet · Alan J. Birsinger · Wealth Management Group

Expense-Tracking Worksheet

Name: ____________________Month: ____________________Year: ____________________

Essential expenses

Bills that come whether you're working or not
CategoryNotesMonthly amount
Mortgage / rentP&I; rent
Property taxHouston / Texas — significant
Homeowners / renters insurance+ flood / wind if applicable
Utilities — electric & gasSummer/winter average
Utilities — water / sewer / trash
Internet / phone
Auto — insuranceAll vehicles
Auto — fuel
Auto — maintenance reserveAvg. monthly accrual
Groceries
Health insurance premiums+ HSA/FSA
Out-of-pocket healthcarePrescriptions / co-pays
Long-term care premiumsIf applicable
Life / disability premiums
Childcare / aging-parent supportIf recurring
HOA / condo fees
Debt service (non-mortgage)Loans, credit cards

Discretionary expenses

Spending that flexes year to year
CategoryNotesMonthly amount
Dining out / takeout
Entertainment / streamingSubscriptions add up
TravelAnnual ÷ 12
GiftingFamily, charitable
Hobbies / clubs / membershipsGolf, gym, etc.
Personal careHaircuts, services
Clothing / household goods
Home improvement reserveMajor projects accrued
Pet costs
Other discretionary

One-time & irregular (planning reserve)

Annualized ÷ 12 so the monthly view reflects the real picture
CategoryNotesMonthly amount
Major auto purchase reserveEvery 6–8 years
Roof / HVAC / appliance reserveEvery 10–20 years
Family event reserveWeddings, milestone birthdays
Medical / dental reserveMajor procedures
Essential total$ ______________
Discretionary total$ ______________
One-time reserves total$ ______________
Monthly spending — all categories$ ______________
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