How do I use the 50/30/20 rule calculator?

Using the 50/30/20 rule calculator is entirely easy; all you need to do is enter your monthly after-tax income. Then, the calculator will tell you how to distribute your salary according to the 50/30/20 budgeting rule. You can use the 50/30/20 calculator backward as well.

How do I use the 50/30/20 budget calculator?

To use the 50/30/20 budget calculator, enter your monthly after-tax income. That’s the amount you receive each month from paychecks and other income sources after taxes have been deducted. Usually, after-tax income also reflects deductions for health insurance and any employer-sponsored retirement plan, like a 401 (k).

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Our opinions are our own. Here is a list of our partners and here's how we make money. Our 50/30/20 calculator divides your take-home income into suggested spending in three categories: 50% of net pay for needs, 30% for wants and 20% for savings and debt repayment. Find out how this budgeting approach applies to your money.