Advanced Monthly Budget Planner & Calculator

Take control of your finances with this professional, free budget planner. Track monthly income, categorize expenses (needs vs. wants), plan savings, and manage debt. This tool helps you implement proven strategies like the 50/30/20 rule and zero-based budgeting to achieve your financial goals[citation:3][citation:6]. All calculations happen in your browser—your data is private and never saved on our servers.

Monthly Income Sources

Enter your take-home pay (after taxes). If income varies, calculate an average[citation:5].

Primary Income

Other Income

Pay Frequency Helper

Convert your pay to monthly: If paid weekly, multiply by 52/12. If paid bi-weekly, multiply by 26/12[citation:5].

Monthly Expenses

Categorize your spending. Needs are essentials (housing, food). Wants are lifestyle choices[citation:3][citation:9].

Needs (50% Goal)

Wants (30% Goal)

Savings, Debt & Goals

Plan for the future and pay down debt[citation:3].

Savings & Investments

Aim for 3-6 months of expenses[citation:3].

Debt Payments

Your Budget Summary & Plan

Total Monthly Income
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All Money In
Total Expenses
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Needs + Wants
Monthly Cash Flow
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Income - Expenses
Savings Rate
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of Income Saved

50/30/20 Budget Analysis[citation:6]

This rule suggests allocating 50% of income to Needs, 30% to Wants, and 20% to Savings/Debt.

Needs 0%

Goal: 50% or less.

Wants 0%

Goal: 30% or less.

Savings & Debt 0%

Goal: 20% or more.

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