How to Make a Monthly Budget

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What is a monthly budget?

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How to make a monthly budget
1. Use a 50/30/20 calculator
2. Account for your expenses
3. Fill out a monthly budget worksheet
What’s next?
- Track your expenses for free with NerdWallet.
- Learn which expenses to list in your monthly budget.
- Find your net worth.