Cathy_Car_Cost_Game.xlsx

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1	Cathy's Car Cost Game
2	Tip: Change blue inputs to create new scenarios. The loan payment, totals, and leftover cash update automatically.
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4	ASSUMPTIONS
5	Hourly wage (XX) [$ / hr]	$22	Inputs	Necessary monthly spending (Needs)	$1,750		Loan term (months)	12
6	Hours per month (approx.)	173		Car price	$6,000		Monthly loan payment	542
7	Monthly income	$3,806		Loan interest rate	14.99%		Price of car + loan	6,498
8				Insurance/month	360
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10	Month	Income	Needs	Car loan (payment)	Gas	Insurance	Other	Notes (what happened)	Total car expenses	Leftover cash
11	Jan	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-240	-360	-110	Plates/registration + basic supplies	-1,252	$804
12	Feb	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-260	-360	0		-1,162	$894
13	Mar	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-220	-360	-90	Oil change + air filter	-1,212	$844
14	Apr	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-220	-360	-450	Brake issue repair	-1,572	484
15	May	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-230	-360	-350	Windshield chip turned crack	-1,482	574
16	Jun	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-210	-360	0		-1,112	$944
17	Jul	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-250	-360	0		-1,152	$904
18	Aug	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-240	-360	-120	Alignment + wiper blades	-1,262	$794
19	Sep	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-220	-360	0		-1,122	$934
20	Oct	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-260	-360	-900	Winter tires (used) + install	-2,062	-6
21	Nov	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-240	-360	-300	Front brake pads/rotors	-1,442	614
22	Dec	$3,806	-1,750	-542	-270	-360	-200	Battery + winter washer fluid	-1,372	$684
23	TOTAL	$45,672	-21,000	-6,498	-2,860	-4,320	-2,520		-16,198	$8,474
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