Sumanta works as an insurance advisor at a financial planning firm, where he has an after-tax annual income of $52,000. Sumanta recently purchased a condo, and his mortgage is $225,000. His monthly mortgage payment is $1,200, and the monthly condo fee is $245. Every month, he spends about $140 for his cable and internet package, $110 for electricity, and $75 for his cell phone. Sumanta spends roughly $125 per week on groceries and another $80 per week at restaurants. His gym membership costs $45 per month, and his music classes cost $50 per month. Sumanta also recently purchased a new car, and he has a car loan. His car payment is $310 per month, and he spends an additional $150 per month on gas and $185 per month for auto insurance. a) Construct a cash flow statement for Sumanta.
b) Does Sumanta have positive/negative cash flow? What do you recommend doing with his positive/negative cash flow?
c) If Sumanta saves $500 in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), what is his personal savings rate (PSR)?