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FINANCE TOOLS

50/30/20 Budget Rule

Apply the 50/30/20 budget rule to your income. See exactly how much to spend on needs, wants, and savings. Instant breakdown.

Your Income
Needs
50%
Wants
30%
Save
20%
Needs — 50% ()
CategorySuggestedYour Amount
Housing (rent/mortgage)
Utilities
Groceries
Insurance
Transport
Wants — 30% ()
Entertainment, dining out, subscriptions, shopping, hobbies, vacations. Everything you enjoy but could survive without.
Savings & Debt — 20% ()
Emergency fund, retirement (401k/IRA), extra debt payments, investments, sinking funds. Pay yourself first.
Pro tip: If you can't hit 50% on needs, try the 60/20/20 or 70/20/10 variation. The point is intentionality, not rigid percentages.