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Budgeting — Basics

50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings/investments — get the big buckets right first.

Concept

50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings/investments — get the big buckets right first.

The 50-30-20 rule splits after-tax income into: Needs (50%) — rent, groceries, EMIs, insurance; Wants (30%) — dining, entertainment, shopping; Savings (20%) — investments, emergency fund, debt repayment beyond minimums.

हिंदी में50-30-20 rule after-tax income को split करता है: Needs (50%) — rent, groceries, EMIs; Wants (30%) — dining, shopping; Savings (20%) — investments, emergency fund।
Example

See it in action

On ₹50,000 take-home: ₹25,000 for rent + bills + groceries, ₹15,000 for lifestyle (eating out, Netflix, shopping), ₹10,000 into SIP + emergency fund. If rent alone is ₹20,000, squeeze wants to 20% and push savings to 30%.

हिंदी में₹50,000 salary पर: ₹25,000 rent + bills, ₹15,000 lifestyle, ₹10,000 SIP + emergency fund। Rent ज़्यादा है तो wants 20% करें और savings 30% बढ़ाएं।
Key takeaway

Remember this

The best budget is one you actually follow. Start with 50-30-20, then tweak to fit your reality.

The 50-30-20 rule isn't rigid — it's a starting framework. Adjust the ratios based on your income and city.
हिंदी मेंBest budget वो है जो actually follow करो। 50-30-20 से शुरू करें, फिर अपने हिसाब से adjust करें।

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