Finding a Home
These are one-time fees that usually need to be paid in advance or in the first
month. Some are required (needs), while others are optional (wants).
Where possible, delay purchasing “wants” until you have had a chance to save
for them (for example, a new flat screen TV).
If you are paying new account fees or deposits, make a note of which ones are
refundable, when and how they are applied to your account, and whether
interest is paid on your deposit.
Start-up expenses
Estimated
First and last month’s rent
Mortgage payment
Security deposit
New account fee and/or deposits
Hydro
Heat
Water
Cable (“want”)
Internet
Home phone
Other
Furniture
Dishes/kitchen supplies
Cleaning supplies
Linens (towels, sheets)
Curtains/blinds
Moving truck rental
Hiring movers
Boxes and other moving supplies
Change-of-address fee for mail $
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Other $
Actual
Notes
Start-Up Expenses Worksheet
Use this worksheet to estimate your start-up expenses, including any new
account fees or deposits required. Once you have an actual figure, update your
worksheet to reflect this.
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