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. Similarly, a cash flow statement can help you evaluate your personal income and expenses and see if you are operating “in the red” or “in 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 ($)
Other and miscellaneous expenses ($)