Budget Calculator (50/30/20)

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Plan your budget using the popular 50/30/20 rule

Income

Monthly Income

$5,000

Budget Allocation

Needs (50%)

Housing, food, utilities

$2,500

Wants (30%)

Entertainment, dining out

$1,500

Savings (20%)

Emergency fund, investments

$1,000

About the 50/30/20 Rule

The 50/30/20 rule is a popular budgeting method that helps you allocate your income into three categories:

50% for Needs: Essential expenses like housing, utilities, groceries, and transportation
30% for Wants: Discretionary spending like entertainment, dining out, and hobbies
20% for Savings: Building emergency fund, paying off debt, and investing for the future