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50-30-20 Budget Planner

Enter your monthly take-home salary. The 50-30-20 rule splits it into needs (50%), wants (30%), and savings (20%). Use this as a starting point to allocate your money intentionally.

Needs50%
₹40,000/mo

Rent, groceries, utilities, EMIs, insurance — essentials you can't skip.

Wants30%
₹24,000/mo

Dining out, subscriptions, travel, shopping — lifestyle spends.

Savings & Investments20%
₹16,000/mo

SIPs, emergency fund, PPF, NPS — money that works for you.

Based on the 50-30-20 rule. Adjust proportions to match your actual lifestyle — the ratios are a starting guide, not a rule.

About the 50-30-20 Rule

50% Needs: Rent, groceries, utilities, EMIs, insurance premiums — expenses you cannot avoid.

30% Wants: Dining out, subscriptions, travel, shopping — lifestyle spending you choose.

20% Savings: Emergency fund, SIP investments, loan prepayments, retirement contributions — building your future.

The exact percentages are a starting point, not a rule. Adjust based on your income level and goals.