A simple weekly budget

Split your take-home pay into three groups. Move savings first, on payday.

  1. Needs: rent, bills, food
  2. Wants: eating out, hobbies
  3. Savings: emergency fund, goals
GroupShareOn $2,400
Needs50%$1,200
Wants30%$720
Savings20%$480
Tip: name your savings account after the goal, like Holiday 2027. It makes it harder to spend.