Ramit Sethi Csp -

If the word “budget” makes you want to take a nap (or hide your credit card under the mattress), you’re not alone.

(After taxes, insurance, etc.)

| Bucket | Percentage of Take-Home Pay | What it includes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 50-60% | Rent, utilities, insurance, minimum loan payments, internet. | | Investments | 10% | 401(k), Roth IRA, index funds (your future self). | | Savings Goals | 5-10% | Travel fund, new laptop, wedding, down payment. | | Guilt-Free Spending | 20-35% | Restaurants, bars, movies, clothes, hobbies, coffee. | ramit sethi csp