{"id":20261,"date":"2020-02-27T14:46:17","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T19:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=20261"},"modified":"2023-05-26T12:41:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T17:41:47","slug":"financial-rules-of-thumb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/financial-rules-of-thumb\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Rules of Thumb You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people have a hard time managing their finances.&nbsp; They borrow too much, save too little and seem to be clueless about good money management.&nbsp; While everyone\u2019s situation is different, familiarizing yourself with basic rules of thumb can help you make better financial decisions.&nbsp; Here are some loose guidelines to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-calculate-your-budget-using-the-50-30-20-rule\"><strong>Calculate your budget using the 50\/30\/20 rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Budgeting won\u2019t work if you choose a method that\u2019s too restrictive.&nbsp; You want something that will allow you to be responsible, pursue your financial goals and have some fun.&nbsp; With that being said, the 50\/30\/20 rule covers all the bases.&nbsp; Half of your monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Income\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"income (opens in a new tab)\">income<\/a> will go towards necessities (rent, groceries, utilities, insurance, etc.).&nbsp; Thirty percent of your income will go towards anything your heart desires.&nbsp; Maybe you want to go shopping or out to dinner with friends, either way you can do it without guilt because you\u2019ve already budgeted for the expense.&nbsp; The final 20 percent will go towards building your savings or repaying debts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-out-how-much-car-you-can-afford-with-the-20-4-10-rule\"><strong>Find out how much car you can afford with the 20\/4\/10 rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spending an arm and a leg on a car is a waste of money because it starts losing value as soon as you drive it off the lot.&nbsp; If you plan to take out a car loan, aim to put down at least 20% and don\u2019t finance the vehicle for more than four years.&nbsp; Ideally, you\u2019ll spend no more than 10% of your gross income on car expenses such as your monthly payments, insurance and gas.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>  Keep the vehicle for at least 10 years to get all the value out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=finrulesofthumb&amp;gid=finrulesofthumb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-save-1-of-your-home-s-value-for-maintenance-each-year\"><strong>Save 1% of your home\u2019s value for maintenance each year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a homeowner, guess who\u2019s responsible for handling leaky faucets and missing shingles?&nbsp; That\u2019s right, you are.&nbsp; Therefore, you need to make sure your account is ready to take the hit when things pop up.&nbsp; Each year set aside 1% of your home\u2019s value for maintenance and repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pay-yourself-first\"><strong>Pay yourself first<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saving money isn\u2019t high on a lot of people\u2019s priority lists.&nbsp; In fact, nearly 70% of Americans have less than $1,000 in the bank.&nbsp; A foolproof way to get the ball rolling in the right direction is to pay yourself first.&nbsp; Pick a small amount and set up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/a\/automatic-transfer-of-funds.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"automatic transfers (opens in a new tab)\">automatic transfers<\/a> with your bank.&nbsp; Anytime you get paid, the money will be moved into your savings account before you get the chance to spend it.&nbsp; Over time, you can increase the amount to build your savings faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-always-contribute-enough-to-receive-your-employer-s-401k-match\"><strong>Always contribute enough to receive your employer\u2019s 401k match<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free money doesn\u2019t land in your lap often so make sure you seize the opportunity when you can.&nbsp; If your employer offers to match a portion of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#rategain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"401k (opens in a new tab)\">401k<\/a> contributions, always contribute enough to receive the full match.&nbsp; Some employers offer a dollar for dollar match up to 3% of your salary.&nbsp; That can translate into a big wad of cash if you play your cards right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increase-your-savings-when-you-get-a-raise\"><strong>Increase your savings when you get a raise <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, when people receive a raise, they turn around and start spending more money.&nbsp; While it\u2019s okay to treat yourself occasionally, chances are you don\u2019t need to upgrade your car, furniture or wardrobe right now.&nbsp; If you\u2019ve been living comfortably all this time just stick to your current budget.&nbsp; You\u2019ll be much better off using the extra income to build your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/e\/emergency_fund.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"emergency fund (opens in a new tab)\">emergency fund<\/a> or save for retirement.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-save-6-months-of-living-expenses-in-an-emergency-fund\"><strong>Save 6 months of living expenses in an emergency fund<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Things may be rainbows and sunshine today, but you never know when a storm will hit your financial life.&nbsp; Maybe you\u2019ll lose your job or become too sick to work for an extended period.&nbsp; Therefore, you need a backup plan.&nbsp; Everyone must have at least 6 months of living expenses saved in an emergency fund.&nbsp; This will allow you to pay your bills and avoid debt while you strategize your next move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pay-off-your-highest-interest-rate-debt-first\"><strong>Pay off your highest interest rate debt first<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When deciding which order to pay off your debts, always start with the highest interest rate first.&nbsp; Make the minimum payment on all your cards, but focus most of your effort on the one with the highest interest rate.&nbsp; Throw every penny you can towards it.&nbsp; Once that card is paid off, move to the next highest account.&nbsp; Working in this order is the cheapest way to eliminate debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-put-a-20-down-payment-on-a-home\"><strong>Put a 20% down payment on a home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bigger your down payment, the less money you\u2019ll have to borrow from the bank.&nbsp; Plus, most lenders require you to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mortgage_insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"private mortgage insurance (PMI) (opens in a new tab)\">private mortgage insurance (PMI)<\/a> if you put down less than 20%.&nbsp; The average PMI ranges from 0.55% to 2.25% of the original loan amount each year.&nbsp; You\u2019ll be stuck with the extra expenses until you have at least 20% equity in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">File your taxes online and get your biggest possible refund.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=finrulesofthumb&amp;gid=finrulesofthumb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some people have a hard time managing their finances.&nbsp; 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