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Episode 3749:
Kumiko explains the appeal of percentage-based budgeting rules like 50/30/20, including their simplicity, then lays out where they break down, especially on lower incomes and when lifestyle inflation creeps in. She makes the case for zero-based budgeting instead, giving every dollar a job so your budget reflects your own priorities and money management goals.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/should-you-budget-your-money-using-percentages/
Quotes to ponder:
"To me, it never makes sense to spend more just because you make more."
"There is a point where frugality no longer helps."
"The bottom line, if your budget is not forcing you to be more intentional with your money, it's not working."
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