Turn summer earnings into daily clarity
Made money this summer? See exactly how much you can spend each day. Input your earnings, set aside Ma'aser and savings, plan for big purchases, and get your daily spending number.
Your Daily Budget
What you can spend each day
$0
per day for 10 months
Weekly budget
$0
Monthly budget
$0
Step 1
Enter your summer earnings
How much did you earn this summer from camp, lifeguarding, internships, or other work?
Automatic Deductions
Why 10% + 10%?
Ma'aser (10%) goes to tzedakah, your obligation. The Future Fund (10%) is for your future self, building the habit of paying yourself first. These habits will serve you for life.
Step 2
Plan for big purchases
Whether it's a trip to Israel/Europe, textbooks, or special expenses—plan for it now so it doesn't wreck your budget later.
Step 3
Set your timeframe
How many months do you need to budget for? Israel year, college semester, or custom period.
Optional
Fine-tune your plan
Adjust these settings if your situation is different.
Your Summer Budget
Live calculation
Based on your summer earnings and plans.
Your daily budget
$0
per day
Weekly
$0
Monthly
$0
Total
$0
Budget breakdown
Making it work
Tips for sticking to your budget
- Transfer immediately: As soon as you get your summer paycheck, move Ma'aser and savings to separate accounts. What's left is what you have.
- Weekly envelope: Withdraw your weekly allowance in cash (or use a prepaid card). When it's gone, it's gone.
- Track the big stuff: Small daily purchases add up, but it's usually the unplanned bigger expenses that blow budgets.
- Build in flexibility: Some weeks you'll spend less, some more. That's normal. Focus on the monthly average.
Common expenses
What your money goes toward
- Food: Pizza, falafel, coffee with friends, Shabbos treats. This is usually the biggest category.
- Transportation: Buses, occasional taxis, trips around the country.
- Gifts: Birthday presents, Chanukah gifts to mail home, souvenirs.
- Entertainment: Movies, activities, special outings with friends.
The bigger picture
Why this matters
- Avoid "situational poverty": When you spend blindly, you feel poor even when you have money. Clarity prevents stress.
- Build lifetime habits: The discipline you build now compounds. This is how Levi started.
- Enjoy without guilt: When you know you can afford something, you can actually enjoy it.
- Graduate ahead: Students who budget their Israel year often come home with savings. Those who don't often come home with nothing.