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What do you think of the 50/30/20 principle
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It wouldn't work for me or many that I know because it doesn't make allowances for charitable donations.0
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I just try to live within my limited means being retired and not receiving a film star income.It's worked all my adult life without having to brag about how much overdraft I have or how much I owe on Credit Cards etc..3
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Yes it does. That could come from the OP's 30% discretionary spending. Not every type of expenditure has to be specified line by line.subjecttocontract said:It wouldn't work for me or many that I know because it doesn't make allowances for charitable donations.6
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