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Tag: 50/30/20 Rule

Episode 24: Budget by Numbers

We take a look at traditional budgeting recommendations and see how they hold up to our budget. Show Notes 50/30/20 50% of income on essentials 30% of income on wants 20% of income on savings How this works for us: 39% of income on essentials 13% of income on wants 47% of income on savings Housing 30% of gross (before…