Where does the Paycheck go ?

Having lived as a student on $400 a month and now as a professional earning at least 10 times that month, the question that always comes to mind is where does all the money go ??

There is no easy answer. You could try using Mint and other fancy pants sites and applications that help you get a grip on your finances, and boy will you be surprised.

Here is where the average US Consumer paycheck goes - Does is surprise anyone that Reading is a mere $118 per year !! That comes to about 4 books and for a typical family of 4 - You got it that's A BOOK A YEAR !!