A fuller guide to this term is on the way. In the meantime, the related terms below explain the ideas around it.
Related MoneyPedia terms
- Pay Yourself FirstThe habit of setting aside money for savings or investing as soon as you get paid, before spending on anything else.
- Disposable IncomeThe money left over after paying taxes that you can freely choose to spend, save, or invest as you like.
- Automatic SavingsScheduled transfers that move money into savings on their own, making it easier to save without relying on willpower.
- 50/30/20 RuleA simple guideline that splits after-tax income into 50% needs, 30% wants, and 20% savings and debt payoff.
- Financial GoalsSpecific money targets you set, such as building savings or paying off debt, that give your budget direction and purpose.
- Net WorthWhat you own minus what you owe — the clearest scorecard of your financial progress.
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