Your Savings (20%)—
The remaining 20% of your income should be dedicated to savings, which includes building an emergency fund, investing for retirement, paying off debts, or saving for future goals like buying a house or starting a business. This portion helps secure your financial future and grants you peace of mind.
As a general rule of thumb, you should have at least 3 to 9 months of emergency savings on hand in case you lose your job or an unforeseen event occurs. After that, focus on retirement and meeting other financial goals down the road.
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