How To Make The 50-30-20 Budget Work For You

How To Make The 50-30-20 Budget Work For You | Clever Girl Finance

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A budget helps you plan out exactly how you'll use your money and can be tailored to suit your specific needs. Like many, you might shudder at the word budget. But the 50-30-20 budget proves it doesn't have to be difficult!
If you're looking to simplify your budgeting process or are new to budgeting, then this might be the perfect match. It involves 3 easy steps that will help you prioritize your monthly financial commitments.
What budget methods have you tried, and what method has worked for you? Let us know in the comments.
In this video, let's discuss the 50 30 20 budget, what it is, and how it works.
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@allthingsayo Жыл бұрын

Definetly looking to earn more as my bills exceed the 50% mark. Thank you for the amazing insights

@tamib64 Жыл бұрын

I do zero based budget. We max out tax advantaged savings like 401K, Roth and HSA. Then we tithe. After tithing we save. Then bills, then all else.

@Clevergirlfinance Жыл бұрын

Well done. You have a system that works and leveraging opportunities available to you

@josecaraballo6053 9 ай бұрын

I like it.. 50/30/20.. Saving can't come easier..than this..

@laurab.5393 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this ‘less-intimidating’ method! I’ll try this out and let you know how it works.

@crazycatlady312 Жыл бұрын

This is the budget I've been using since January and I love it!

@DSlayerK 8 ай бұрын

Going to try this out, thanks!

@MariaGarcia-gv8hj 7 ай бұрын

Now I have more knowledge about personal finance, thanks to your channel, I just subscribed.Big ups to everyone working effortlessly trying to earn a living while building wealth in this recession. I’m 45 and my husband is 51, we are both retired, no debts. We are currently living a frugal and financially savvy lifestyle and generating passive income even during this recessionary period. Our commitment to saving and investing in the financial market has enabled us to maintain this lifestyle and continue earning monthly passively through investment.Traveling is now on our horizon, thanks to our financial choices,,

@laura2255 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your early retirement, Interesting indeed! Currently, I am in dire need of investment advice or tips. Earlier this year, I hesitated and failed to take any action until now. However, I am determined to try something new, as I am very receptive to various investment ideas. I want to be retired in my forties or fifties, I really wish I can achieve what you and your partner has achieved. I believe and it will surely happen.

@ThePeterDislikeShow 10 ай бұрын

One of my favorite life hacks is to make things straddle more than one category. E.g., just because you have to eat doesn't mean you can't sit down and enjoy it. Thus, your food falls into both needs and wants even if it's just beans and rice --- really tune in to your food! Another example is I like making art as my hobby. Lately I've been making jewelry out of precious metals especially bismuth and silver. So now my wants also double as a savings. So instead of 50/30/20 my budget looks more like 60/50/40.

@Clevergirlfinance 10 ай бұрын

love it!

@dillmuloshi64 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bola you are such a Blessing 🥰😍

@virginiawango3968 Жыл бұрын

I like this 50-30-20 budgeting method. So good 👍. Thank you for the education.

@Clevergirlfinance Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. Yes, this is a very popular budget method and one that is great for beginners and anyone wanting a simple budget method

@GoddessQuaa 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. First time using this method, hope this helps🤗♥️

@elizabethmercurius8276 10 ай бұрын

Great information thank you bless

@trianaham1199 Жыл бұрын

Bola I really appreciate your videos because you never made me feel bad for messing up. I feel like from your videos and website I can finally do it 👏🏽😁.

@Clevergirlfinance Жыл бұрын

Yes you can do it! Thanks so much for being here!

@suicideshy451 Жыл бұрын

Lol i feel bad for messing up but im glad ill be able to do better 😊

@christinnevins8710 Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited I found you! You are so helpful, and your resources are amazing. Thank you for all you are doing!

@Clevergirlfinance 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching our videos and implementing what you are learning.

@MotivateVj 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for providing this insightful video! The concise and informative content is sincerely appreciated.

@Clevergirlfinance 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@stravolasandhu8426 2 ай бұрын

I'm definitely going to try this month

@josmith2002 Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree- the Wants should cover debts as well. Try to want less until you pay off debts😊. Budgeting is hard to get just right fit for me- I’ve been trying for 6 months and am slowly getting good fit for me, but it can be time consuming too. Now, after I pay all my bills and expenses, and auto save at least 10%, I put $352 Australian Dollars into my wallet, and $33 into a little tin at home (break glass to spend last😂)-- this is my spending allowance for the month- for food, groceries, Petrol for car, entertainment, gifts, stuff, needs, and wants for the whole month $385 total. Some months I use most of it for food, other months on entertainment and friends and family, other months most of it is spent on stuff-clothes, hair, wants. I just make sure my pantry and freezer is always well stocked and try to eat seasonal produce 😊. Good luck to everyone on finding your perfect fit 😊😊😊And I always write down how much I spend under 4 Broad Categories- 1. Groceries, 2. Entertainment/Friends/Family, 3. Stuff, 4. Petrol 😊

@fatimamanneh9432 Жыл бұрын

Right now I am on 60 10 budget 60 on debt & needs 10 on savings my student loan debt is almost done I only owe 1k now I been paying a extra $100 a month once done I will add the $200 I been paying to my savings the interest pause really helped me a lot I was owing 4k before

@KathyJacksonSanDiegoRealEstate Ай бұрын

Love your channel

@fallondavis747 9 ай бұрын

I use the You Need a Budget app AND now your new Budget Book collab with Erin Condren! I'm so excited so put both to use! 🧡

@fallondavis747 9 ай бұрын

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@dwalker6868 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information

@Clevergirlfinance 3 ай бұрын

You bet!

@Tayashabossingupjourney 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this information

@Clevergirlfinance 4 ай бұрын

Any time

@gregprice7714 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Bola 😊

@ayandazambodla8402 Жыл бұрын

Hi..I enjoyed this...any advice where I should invest a small lump sum like 3000 dollars as part of my medium term savings plan

@graceayeni9037 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bola.

@Clevergirlfinance Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

@james-soncharlestin990 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I like your english accent.

@TaflonPraise Ай бұрын

I'm not a girl but thank u for the advice

@chacha9385 8 ай бұрын

How could you make it work for couples who have a joint account for utilities expenses only ?

@michellebakic4202 6 күн бұрын

Do you do 20%of balance after bill or before

@paulrobinson1823 2 ай бұрын

I'm starting this plan on my next paycheck. Does the 401K count as savings or because it is pretax, it doesn't count?

@davidlambert7937 8 ай бұрын

What about giving

@jamesmwaniki5368 8 ай бұрын

So if I spend 80% of my income without worrying about how the money is distributed to my various expenses, is that fine? e.g spend 40:40 on needs and wants

@BitesizeTiff Жыл бұрын

I really want to do this, but I think I need to pay off my debt first lol

@Clevergirlfinance Жыл бұрын

Do it!

@A.gorilla.that.a.fan.of.trains Жыл бұрын

What if my expenses are less then 50%? Now how do I work my percentages for the other 2?

@Clevergirlfinance Жыл бұрын

Such a great question. You can adjust the other 2 accordingly and decide which to add the extra money you have from expenses to.

@shailee9762 Жыл бұрын

What a great problem to be in. Do a 40/30/30

@nomthandazongwenya1788 8 ай бұрын

I want to start 50/30/20 rule im a bit confused lets say my income after tax is 15000 then i take out 50% for needs then thats where my confusion start after taking 50 % the 30% i took on the remaining amount after 50%.please assist i need more clarity

@walterkahi4959 4 ай бұрын

Just do the percentages based on the initial total amount of 15000 an break it into the 3 percentages then divide it respectively.

@thiabrabson2533 Жыл бұрын

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@crystalwilson2755 9 ай бұрын

After taxes we take home 11,500 a month. Daycare alone is $3000 per month. Do I deduct daycare and then start my 50-30-20?

@Clevergirlfinance 9 ай бұрын

You can - and create a budget based on your income after the "MUST HAVES" have been paid (Keeping your must have expenses documented) OR you could factor it all in to the 50-30-20. The key is to ensure you have the money considering all your essential expenses.

@beautybrainz369 11 ай бұрын

Nothing works , I have a horrible spending problem lol. That’s why I’m here 😢

@Clevergirlfinance 11 ай бұрын

Start exploring and trying out different ways to budget and plan your spending and manage impulse spending. Don't tell yourself nothing works - you are working on it! You got this!

@berthachelemu3990 10 ай бұрын

What if retirement is already covered before the money hits the account??

@Clevergirlfinance 10 ай бұрын

Just adjust your percentages to cover other things e.g. to save more or pay debt.

@RandallHallKaizenReiki 10 ай бұрын

The 50-30-20 Budget seems to automatically have lifestyle creep built into it. As you get a raise, your 50% increases, probably leading people to upgrade their needs instead of putting it into saving or some asset.

@Clevergirlfinance 10 ай бұрын

Not necessarily -you can always adjust the percentages to save more. It's all about reviewing your budget often. Look at 50.30.20 as a starting point and customize accordingly :)

@connienakato5427 Жыл бұрын

Hii how can u save when your the only bread winner for now

@Clevergirlfinance Жыл бұрын

Start small and slowly build up. This might be saving 1% or 10% to begin with. See where you can make cuts in your budget or consider a job that pays more, going for a promotion or starting a side hustle for extra income.

@zeicrea 5 ай бұрын

😂 needs are 100% of your salary we need a side hustle or a second job😢😢😢

@Clevergirlfinance 5 ай бұрын

What ideas do you have?

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