Plan your monthly budget using the 50/30/20 rule. 50% Needs, 30% Wants, 20% Savings & Debt repayment.
Housing, utilities, groceries, insurance, transportation, minimum debt payments
$350 over budget
Dining, entertainment, subscriptions, shopping, travel
$1,000 under budget ✓
Emergency fund, retirement (401k/IRA), extra debt payments, investments
$400 below target - try to increase savings!