Divorce & Starting Over ยท Week 4, Lesson 1
My New Budget
Your monthly budget planner for your post-divorce financial life
Name:  
Month:  
Year:  
Part 1: Monthly Income
Income SourceExpected MonthlyNotes
Take-home pay (after taxes)
Alimony / spousal support (if applicable)
Child support received (if applicable)
Part-time / freelance / side income
Investment / rental income
Other income source:
TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME
Part 2: Fixed Monthly Expenses (Same Every Month)
ExpenseMonthly AmountNotes / Action
๐Ÿ  Housing
Rent or mortgage payment
Renter's / homeowner's insurance
HOA fees (if applicable)
๐Ÿ“ฑ Utilities & Services
Electric / gas / water
Internet
Cell phone
๐Ÿš— Transportation
Car payment
Auto insurance
๐Ÿฅ Insurance & Healthcare
Health insurance premium
Life / disability insurance
Medications (fixed prescriptions)
๐Ÿ’ณ Debt Payments
Student loan
Minimum credit card payment(s)
Other loan:
๐Ÿ‘ถ Children (if applicable)
Childcare / daycare
Child support paid (if applicable)
School tuition / fees
TOTAL FIXED EXPENSES
Part 3: Variable Monthly Expenses (Fluctuate Each Month)
ExpenseMonthly BudgetActual Spent
Groceries & household supplies
Gasoline / transportation
Dining out / takeout
Entertainment / activities
Clothing & personal care
Medical / dental / copays
Subscriptions (streaming, gym, apps)
Kids' activities / sports / lessons
Home maintenance / cleaning
Miscellaneous / buffer
TOTAL VARIABLE EXPENSES
Part 4: Savings & Goals
Savings GoalMonthly AmountTarget Balance
Emergency fund (priority #1)
Retirement (401k / IRA)
Short-term goal:
Long-term goal:
TOTAL SAVINGS
Budget Summary
Total Income
 
Total Expenses
 
Fixed + Variable
Total Savings
 
Monthly Balance
 
Income โ€“ Expenses โ€“ Savings
My 3 Biggest Budget Wins This Month
Areas I can cut immediately:
Cut #1:
 
Cut #2:
 
Cut #3:
 
My financial goals for this month:
Goal #1:
 
Goal #2:
 
How I'll track progress: