Prices & Inflation
When the 50/30/20 Budget Doesn't Fit: How to Adjust the Ratios
The classic 50/30/20 split assumes your essentials cost half your income, but for many UK households they cost far more, so here is how to adapt the rule rather than abandon it.
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