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Answer a few questions about your interests and lifestyle to figure out your target salary. Use this target salary to help you choose the right occupation for you.

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Utilities

How much do you spend every month on your household utilities? Enter the amount of each monthly utility bill and we’ll add up the total. If you don’t use a utility below, enter $0. To add a new utility not listed, click “Add Utility” and enter amount.
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How much do you spend every month on food, school or other household expenses?
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Loans

How much do you currently spend or expect to spend on loan payments? (student loans, car payments, etc.) To begin, click Add Loan and enter the name and monthly amount of the loan. Each time you add a loan, we'll calculate the total.
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