1. Preparing for your Future
By: Amani Robinson
12/17/12
(6th Period)

2. • What were your plans after high school
before taking the reality check?
• I planned on going to UGA and take a
double major in English, and Japanese
Language and Literature

3. • 2) What city did you choose?
• I chose Dallas because my Dad's favorite
team was the Dallas Cowboys

4. • 3) What was your housing choice?
• I chose a two bedroom apartment.

5. • 4) What utilities did you choose?
• Electricity, Internet, Mobile Phone, Water
and Gas

6. • 5) What was your food choice?
• Home and Fast Food

7. • 6) What type of transportation did you
choose?
• I chose used auto

8. • 7) What clothes budget did you decide
on?
• Accessories, Retail Package, Thrifty
Package, and Shoes

9. • 8) What healthcare option did you
choose?
• The Dentist Visit and Health Insurance II

10. • 9) What did you decide to spend on
personal upkeep?
• I only chose the basics. (Soap, Tissue,
ect.)

11. • 10) How much are you planning to put into
a savings account?
• 10% of my income.

12. • 11) What miscellaneous expendititures did
you choose?
• Gadgets, Stuff, Pet Care

13. • 12) What was your choice of
entertainment?
• Amusement Bundle, Adventure Bundle,
Home Bundle, Fun Bundle, Vacation
Bundle

14. • 13) What will your total monthly expenses
be? Total annual expenses? Taxes?
• Monthly- 4,792
• Annually- 57,506
• Taxes- 20,359

15. • 14) What annual salary would you need to
afford the lifestyle choice you selected?
• At least 101,795

16. • 15) What additional expenses would you
incur if you marry and have two children?
• Family Plan

17. • What education level did you select?
• I chose Masters Degree

18. • 17) What occupational category did you
choose?
• Education Administrator

19. • 19) What was the annual salary? Hourly
Wage?
• Annual-101,735
• Hourly-63.26

20. • 20)After taking the reality check have you
considered making a change in your
plans?
• No everything seems perfect to me.

21. • Texas Reality Check Your Monthly Expenses Dallas Housing$930
• Utilities$400
• Food$400
• Transportation$543
• Clothes$300
• HealthCare$509
• Personal$50
• Entertainment$250
• Misc$750
• Savings$413
• Student Debt Loan$247
• Monthly Expenses$4,792
• Annual Expenses$57,506
• Family Plan Additional Costs$23,930
• Taxes (25% of Annual Expenses)$20,359
• Annual Salary Needed$101,795