3. Using the “Ratios for Evaluating Financial Progress” feature earlier in the chapter, what is Jamie Lee’s savings ratio? Using the rule of thumb recommended by financial experts, is she saving enough?MANAGING A BUDGET Jamie Lee Jackson, age 24, a busy full-time college student and part-time bakery clerk, has been trying to organize all of her priorities, including her budget. She has been wondering if she is allocating enough of her income toward savings, which includes accumulating enough money toward the $9,000 down payment she needs to open her dream cupcake café.

Jamie Lee has been making regular deposits to both her regular and her emergency savings accounts.

She would really like to sit down and get a clearer picture of how much she is spending on various expenses, including rent, utilities, and entertainment, and how her debt compares to her savings and assets. She realizes that she must stay on track and keep a detailed budget if she is to realize her dream of being self-employed after college graduation.

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Assets: Checking account: $1,250 Emergency fund savings account: $3,100 Car: $4,000 Liabilities: Student loan: $5,400 Credit card balance: $400 Savings: Regular savings: $150 Emergency savings: $25 Income: Gross monthly salary: $2,125 Net monthly salary: $1,560 Monthly Expenses: Rent obligation: $275 Utilities obligation: $125 Food: $120 Gas/Maintenance: $100 Credit card payment: $50 Entertainment: Cake decorating class: $35 Movies with friends: $50