Research and discuss the implications of your budget

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Question 1 INTRODUCTION:

Provide an overview of your research including the location of the job, job title, and salary information. To research your starting salary, consider using the information provided at Salary.com and Payscale.com. Local government hospitals may also publish this information on their websites. If you plan on staying at your current location and job, be sure to indicate this information in your reflection. Please make sure to cite your sources as you summarize your research.

After you have found your potential salary, set up your monthly budget using only 2/3 of your income to account for taxes and other deductions (called your net salary). For example, if you anticipate making $45,000/year, then 2/3 times 45,000 = 30,000. $30,000 / 12 = $2500. That is what you want to use for setting up a monthly budget. Provide this information in your overview.

Question 2 TABLE OF EXPENSES AND GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION:
When creating your budget, be sure to consider the following categories:

Housing and living expenses (Rent/Mortgage, utilities, maintenance, etc.)
Food
Student loan payments
Transportation
Childcare (if applicable)
Credit Card or other debt
Car loans
Continuous medical expenses
Emergency savings
Retirement savings
Long-term goal savings (i.e.: buying a home, new car, education, etc.)
Discretionary spending (Eating out, entertainment, etc.)
Insurance

Be sure to note the net amount (Income minus Expenses) so you can see your balance each month in your table of expenses You will display this table in your results, as well a graphical representation of your budget using a circle chart, bar graph, or other relevant display. The table and graphical representation MUST BE copied into your Word document. There should be only one submission. It is not necessary to submit your Excel file. Be sure to have all tables and graphs titled and categories labeled appropriately.

Question 3 REFLECTION:
Your essay should summarize the findings of your salary research and discuss the implications of your budget. The following information should be included in your essay:

Why did you pick this location and job?

Were you surprised by your expected salary and income after taxes were deducted? Why or why not?

What were some challenges in creating your budget? What surprised you?

Were you able to set up an emergency/savings fund? Why or why not? How can you prepare for unexpected expenses?

How can you apply these budgeting tools to your current situation?

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