If budgeting feels confusing, here’s some good news:
You don’t need spreadsheets, fancy apps, or a finance degree.

All you need is one simple formula 👇

The 50/30/20 Rule

Here’s how it works:

  • 50% of your income → Needs (rent, bills, groceries)

  • 30%Wants (fun stuff — yes, your Netflix counts 😎)

  • 20%Savings & debt payments

That’s it.
No complicated math. No guilt-tripping. Just balance.

It works because it’s flexible — not one-size-fits-all.
If your rent eats more than 50%, no stress. Adjust.
The goal isn’t perfection — it’s progress.

For your dollar diary entry Try this:

Look at your last month of spending.
Roughly sort each expense into Needs, Wants, and Savings/Debt.

You’ll instantly see where your money’s been sneaking off to.

Next week, we’ll build on this and design a budget you’ll actually stick to — no deprivation required.

Keep going — you’re building control, not restriction 💪

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