What Is My Current Cash Flow?

Businesses generate a sources and uses of cash statement to evaluate their income and expenses and to check profitability. Similary, a cash flow statement can help you evaluate your personal income and expenses and see if you are running 'in the red or the black' each month.

Assumptions
Monthly or annual figures?
Itemized Income
Wages, salary and tips
Interest on savings accounts, CDs, etc.
Dividends from stocks, etc.
Social security benefits
Pensions
Alimony, child support (received)
Other income
Itemized Expenses
Charitable/Church donations
Mortgage payment or rent
Vacation home (mortgage)
Automobile loan(s)
Personal loan(s)
Charge accounts
Federal income taxes
State income taxes
FICA (social security taxes)
Real estate taxes
Other taxes
Utilities
Household repairs and maintenance
Food
Clothing and laundry
Educational expenses
Child care
Automobile expenses (gas, repairs, etc.)
Other transportation expenses
Life insurance premiums
Homeowners (renters) insurance
Automobile insurance
Medical, dental and disability insurance
Entertainment and dining
Recreation and travel
Club dues
Hobbies
Gifts
Major home improvements and furnishings
Professional services
Other and miscellaneous expenses
 
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