The 50/30/20 rule, simply explained

50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings: a simple rule to take back control of your budget.

Category : Budgeting

The 50/30/20 rule splits your monthly income into three envelopes.

The three envelopes

  • 50% needs: rent, groceries, transport, bills
  • 30% wants: going out, shopping, subscriptions
  • 20% savings: emergency fund, projects, debt

Apply it with Pennoway

At the start of each month, Pennoway asks for your income and computes your daily allowance automatically.

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