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The 50-30-20 Budget Rule That Actually Adjusts to Your Income
Episode 109 of Budgeting for Beginners with Fexingo tackles the 50-30-20 rule — but with a twist. Lucas explains why the classic 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings split often fails for people with irregular income or high-cost cities. He walks through a real example: a freelance graphic designer in Los Angeles earning $4,200 per month on average. The episode shows how to flex the percentages month-to-month, track the rolling average, and adjust categories without guilt. Luna shares her own experience living in a high-rent area and how she shifted the 'needs' bucket to 60% while…
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