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Enter monthly take-home pay to see a simple split for needs, wants, and savings or extra debt payments.
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Needs 50%A$0.00Housing, utilities, groceries, minimum payments
Wants 30%A$0.00Flexible spending and nonessentials
Savings + extra debt 20%A$0.00Savings goals or payments above minimums
This is a starting point, not a rule for every budget. Adjust the categories to fit your actual obligations and priorities.
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