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Budget Calculator

Calculate your monthly budget balance by entering income and expense categories to find your surplus or deficit. Use this Loans and credit tool to enter your numbers, review the result, and understand the key assumptions before making the next decision.

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The result depends on the numbers you enter and the assumptions shown below.

A household budget tracks income versus expenses. A positive balance means savings potential; a negative balance means expenses exceed income. The 50/30/20 rule suggests 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings.

Review the inputs carefully and treat the output as an estimate. For decisions involving money, taxes, health, law, or security, compare the result with trusted professional guidance when needed.

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What is the 50/30/20 rule?

Allocate 50% of after-tax income to needs (housing, food, utilities), 30% to wants (entertainment, dining out), and 20% to savings and debt repayment.