A budget is key for all stages of your life

It seems obvious. You want your finances to cover all your needs, from entertainment to housing to emergencies. But what is good percentage to use when budgeting? Check out these numbers:
Pie chart depicting 50% of budget going to Needs, 20% to Savings and 30% to Wants

You may be wondering how contributing to your retirement account may affect your take home pay. You can see how your take home pay is affected by contributing to your retirement account.

Try a budget tracker

Creating a basic monthly budget tracker can be a great help in keeping your budget on-track.

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A blank chart to make your own budget

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[1] Data source: https://www.thebalance.com/the-50-30-20-rule-of-thumb-45392