Do you follow the 50-30-20 budgeting method?
This method is pretty straightforward. You simply portion your income into three categories and allot a certain percentage to each.
Here's how it works:
This method is pretty straightforward. You simply portion your income into three categories and allot a certain percentage to each.
Here's how it works:
- 50% of your income will be spent on needs, such as utilities, rent, insurance, transportation,
- 30% to your wants — this is your fun money for shopping, dining out, and more.
- 20% of your cash will be for savings and paying off debt.