5 RULES TO MASTER YOUR MONEY!

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Written by - Prathyush Gupta   Designed by- Prince Kumar 

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50/30/20 RULE 

Split income: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings/debt. Photo Credit: Pexels

EXAMPLE

Monthly income ₹50,000: – ₹25,000 for rent, groceries & utilities – ₹15,000 for entertainment & dining out – ₹10,000 for savings & debt repayment Photo Credit: Pexels

100-AGE RULE (STOCKS)

Invest 100 minus your age in stocks. Invest the remaining percentage in debt. This is a rule of thumb, adjust for your risk tolerance. Photo Credit: Pexels 

EXAMPLE

30-year-old: Invest 70% (100-30) in stocks, 30% in bonds. Photo Credit: Pexels

20% SAVINGS RULE

Aim to save at least 20% of your income for long-term goals (retirement, house down payment). Photo Credit: Pexels

EXAMPLE

Monthly income ₹70,000: Aim to save ₹14,000 towards your future. Photo Credit: Pexels 

RULE OF 72

Estimate how long to double your money: divide 72 by desired annual return (%). (Rule of thumb, not exact!) Photo Credit: Pexels

EXAMPLE

10% return: 72 / 10 = roughly 7 years to double your money. Photo Credit: Pexels 

EMERGENCY FUND

Save 3-6 months of living expenses for unexpected costs (medical bills) to avoid using long-term investments. Aim for ₹1.5-3 lakh buffer. Photo Credit: Pexels 

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