What is "Budget Planner"?

A budget planner helps you split monthly income into needs, wants, and savings. The 50/30/20 rule keeps spending and saving balanced.

Example: Income $3,500 โ†’ Needs $1,750, Wants $1,050, Savings $700

Monthly Budget Plan

Needs

Wants

Savings

Total Outflow
Rpย 15.840.000
Remaining
Rpย 2.160.000
Needs Ratio
50%
Savings Ratio
20%

50/30/20 Guideline

Needs 50%

Rpย 9.000.000

Housing, food, transport

Wants 30%

Rpย 5.400.000

Leisure, subscriptions, shopping

Savings 20%

Rpย 3.600.000

Emergency fund, investing

๐Ÿ’กBudget balanced
๐Ÿ“Š

Monthly Budget Plan

Rpย 2.160.000

Outflow Rpย 15.840.000 ยท Savings 20%

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Last updated: 2025-01

๐Ÿ“ How to Use

1

Enter Monthly Income

Input your net monthly income.

๐Ÿ’ก Use stable income numbers.

2

List Expenses

Group fixed costs like housing and food.

๐Ÿ’ก Fewer categories make tracking easier.

3

Set Savings Goals

Create savings and investment buckets.

๐Ÿ’ก Use the 50/30/20 guideline.

4

Review Balance

Check if you have a positive balance.

๐Ÿ’ก Reduce spending if over budget.

๐ŸŽฏ Who is this for?

Useful for various situations

๐Ÿงพ

New Job Budget

Organize your first salary budget quickly

SalarySavings
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Couple Budget

Balance shared expenses and savings

HousingShared
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Savings Goal

Increase savings ratio to hit goals faster

InvestingGoals
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Travel Fund

Separate travel and daily spending

TravelSpending
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Expert Tip

Update your budget once a month. Fix your essential expenses first and automate savings transfers for higher success.

โ€” Personal Finance Guide

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to follow the 50/30/20 rule strictly?

It is a guideline. You can adjust it based on housing costs or personal priorities.

๐Ÿ’ก Tracking the ratios is already a huge win.

What if my income is irregular?

Use the average of the last 3-6 months and plan expenses conservatively.

My budget is always negative.

Re-check fixed costs, reduce subscriptions, and consider extra income sources.

๐Ÿ“Œ Key Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ“ŠFocus on ratios, not just amounts
  • โœ…Simplify spending with the 50/30/20 rule
  • ๐Ÿ’ธAutomate savings to stay consistent
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธRebalance monthly for accuracy