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50/30/20 Budget Calculator

Enter your take-home pay and instantly see how to split it using the proven 50/30/20 budgeting rule. Simple, effective, and free.

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After taxes and deductions
Side income, freelance, etc.
🏠 50% — Needs
  • Rent or mortgage payment
  • Groceries and household essentials
  • Utilities and internet
  • Transportation and insurance
  • Minimum debt payments
🎉 30% — Wants
  • Dining out and entertainment
  • Subscriptions and streaming
  • Shopping and hobbies
  • Travel and vacations
  • Gym and personal care
💰 20% — Savings & Debt
  • Emergency fund contributions
  • 401k and IRA investments
  • Extra debt payments above minimums
  • Other savings goals
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What Is the 50/30/20 Rule?

The 50/30/20 rule is a simple budgeting framework popularized by Senator Elizabeth Warren. It divides your after-tax income into three buckets: 50% for needs (things you must pay), 30% for wants (things you enjoy), and 20% for savings and debt repayment.

Why It Works

Most budgets fail because they are too complicated. The 50/30/20 rule gives you structure without requiring you to track every single purchase. It works for almost any income level and is flexible enough to adjust as your life changes.

When to Adjust the Percentages

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