SIMPLE: The “50-30-20” Budget Rule of Thumb

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

Try the 50/30/20 rule OF WANTS, NEEDS AND SAVINGS

By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA CMP®

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There are varying opinions on how much of your total income should go toward savings and retirement goals each month. Moreover, the answer is likely to vary, depending on your full financial profile.

But if you’re looking for some basic KISS guidelines, consider applying the 50-30-20 rule, a budgeting method that allocates 50% of your income to essentials, like rent and bills, 30% to discretionary spending and 20% to savings.

Citation: https://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0826102549

Image shows a pie chart broken up into 50%, 30%, and 20%. Title reads: "The 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule." Under 50% says "Needs: groceries, housing, utilities, health insurance, car payment." Under 30% reads: "Wants: shopping dining out, hobbies." Under 20% says "Savings"

Your thoughts are appreciated.

THE RULE: https://www.thebalance.com/the-50-30-20-rule-of-thumb-453922

THANK YOU

ZERO BASED BUDGET: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2021/05/24/the-zero-based-budget-for-physicians/https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2015/07/02/can-doctors-achieve-financial-independence-without-budgeting/

EPI BUDGET FACTS: https://www.epi.org/resources/budget/budget-factsheets/

NO BUDGETS: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2015/07/02/can-doctors-achieve-financial-independence-without-budgeting/

HOUSEHOLD BUDGET: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2013/10/07/on-setting-your-household-budget-ugh/

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