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Block-style illustration of the 50/30/20 budgeting rule
Household Finance
Using the 50-30-20 rule to power your household budget
It’s a great starting point.
Monthly budget, photo illustration image: workers laying out a grid.
Household Finance
Your guide to setting a monthly budget
The budget you’ll actually stick to.

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