Suppose you have a job that brings in $1,150 a month after taxes. You contribute $350 towards rent and utilities each month for an apartment you share with two other people. You put $100 each month into a savings account, and you spend about $50 per month for a cell phone. Of course, you also eat, wear clothes, and go out with friends. You want to buy a car that will cost $300 per month for payments and insurance. Can you afford it? Plan a budget to see if you can take on this new fixed expense.