50/30/20 Budget Calculator

Apply the 50/30/20 budget rule to your income. Allocate 50% to needs, 30% to wants, and 20% to savings. Customizable percentages.

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The 50/30/20 Budget Rule

Popularized by Senator Elizabeth Warren, the 50/30/20 rule suggests dividing after-tax income into three categories: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for savings and debt repayment.

Categories

  • Needs (50%): Housing, food, utilities, insurance, transport
  • Wants (30%): Dining, entertainment, shopping, subscriptions
  • Savings (20%): Emergency fund, retirement, debt payoff

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