50/30/20 Monthly Budget

MONTH: [Month, Year]
TOTAL MONTHLY TAKE-HOME PAY (After Tax): $[Total]

NEEDS (50% Target) - $[Amount, e.g., 50% of Total]
These are things you absolutely must pay to survive.
- Rent/Mortgage: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
- Groceries: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
- Utilities/Internet: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
- Health/Car Insurance: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
- Minimum Debt Payments: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
TOTAL NEEDS: $[___]

WANTS (30% Target) - $[Amount, e.g., 30% of Total]
Everything else. If you can live without it, it's a want.
- Dining Out / Drinks: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
- Entertainment / Subscriptions: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
- Shopping / Hobbies: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
- Travel / Ubers: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
TOTAL WANTS: $[___]

SAVINGS & INVESTING (20% Target) - $[Amount, e.g., 20% of Total]
Paying your future self.
- Emergency Fund: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
- IRA / 401k / Index Funds: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
- Extra Debt Paydown: $[Target amount] | Actual: $[___]
TOTAL SAVED: $[___]

MONTH-END REVIEW:
I stayed under budget by $[X] (Or went over by $[X]). 
Next month I need to cut back on [Category].

💡 Pro Tip

Automate the 20% savings category. Set up your bank account to automatically transfer the 20% to savings/investments on the day you get paid. If you don't see it, you won't spend it.

📌 When to Use This Template

Personal Finance, Saving Money, Debt Payoff

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