Most people overspend in two categories, not eight.Featured: Budgeting
The 50/30/20 rule, adjusted for real life
Split take-home pay between needs, wants and savings, then bend the ratios for high-rent cities and irregular income.
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Most people overspend in two categories, not eight.
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