Sliding Scale

$75-$100

I stress about meeting basic* needs & don’t always meet them.

I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting basic needs.

I rent or have unstable housing.

I own/lease a car but am not always able to afford gas or I have limited access to a car.

I am not employed.

I qualify for government assistance programs.

I have Apple Health.

I have no or limited expendable** income.

$100-$125

I have stress about meeting basic* needs, but still regularly meet them.

I have some debt.

I work part-time or underemployed.

I own or lease a car but am not always able to afford associated costs.

I have limited access to healthcare.

I have limited financial savings.

I have limited expendable** income.

I have to actively save in order to take a vacation or time off.

I have had to take off work for caregiving tasks.

$125-$150
Full Pay

I’m able to meet all my basic* needs

I may have debt, but can meet basic needs.

I might have some financial stress about future needs.

I own my home or rent a higher-end property.

I own or lease a car.

I am employed or self-employed.

I have access to healthcare.

I might have access to some financial savings.

I have some expendable** income.

I can take vacation without financial burden.

$150 & Up

I’m comfortably able to meet all my basic* needs.

I may have some debt but can meet basic needs.

I own my home or another property.

I own a car.

I’m employed or don’t need to work.

I have regular access to healthcare.

I have financial savings.

I have investments.

I have an expendable** income.

I can always afford to buy new items.

I can afford to travel for pleasure and take time off for rest/recreation.