50/30/20 Budget Calculator

The golden rule of personal finance. Align your income into three clear buckets: Essential Needs, Permitted Wants, and Future Savings.

Income & Spending

After-tax take-home pay

Remaining Monthly Cash Flow
$0

Total Budgeted

$5,000

Needs Allocation

$2,500

Needs (Goal: 50%)

50%

Target: $2,500

Wants (Goal: 30%)

30%

Target: $1,500

Savings (Goal: 20%)

20%

Target: $1,000

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