Ihe mgbako mmefu ego 50/30/20
Find out how much of your income goes to essentials, wants and savings. Pick the rule that fits where you are right now.
Nsonaazụ gị ga-apụta ebe a
Dejupụta mpaghara ndị a ma pịa Kewaa mmefu ego m.
Ego ọnwa gị na-enweta
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MkpaỤlọ obibi, ọrụ ndị dị mkpa, nri ụlọ, njem na ahụike.
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ỌchịchọNtụrụndụ, iri nri n’èzí, ndenye aha na ịzụ ahịa.
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Nchekwa na ụgwọEgo mberede, itinye ego na ịkwụ ụgwọ.
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Tinye ego karịrị efu.
How we calculate
The 50/30/20 rule splits your take-home pay into three parts: 50% for needs, 30% for wants and 20% for savings and debt. If your budget is tight, try 70/20/10; if you want to save more, 60/20/20.
It is a starting point, not a fixed rule. If your needs go over the limit, the adjustment usually comes from wants first.
Ajụjụ ndị a na-ajụkarị
What counts as a need?
Expenses you can’t cut in the short term: housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, health and minimum debt payments.
What if I have expensive debt?
Use the savings part to pay off the debts with the highest interest first.
Does it work with irregular income?
Yes. Use the average of the last few months, or your weakest month, to leave some room.