Fictional Monthly Budget for Fictional College Student

given $2780 for 9 months
earn $3420 per 9 months; $380 per month

Financial Goal:
Spend as I need (until budget is gone)

Monthly budget after textbook fees (add monthly salary) is ((2780 - 500*2)/9 + 380 = $578).

Transportation
Public Transport (Bus): $48

Household
Laundry: $6
Groceries/Toiletries: $100

Entertainment
Movies: $25
mp3s/CDs: $25
Concerts: $15 (save up)
Shopping: $150
Eating out: $150

Personal:
Banking (Sovereign): $0 - no registration fee required, no interest rate
Phone Service (Verizon): $35 - unlimited text, Web, 500 min of talk


Leftover/Savings per month: $19