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HungLikeJesus · 09-21-2011, 09:29 AM

I'd say an ideal ratio would be 1/3 of income goes to taxes (federal, state, local, etc.), 1/3 goes to savings/investments, and 1/3 goes to expenses.

I haven't really thought it through, but it sounds like a good balance.

09-21-2011, 09:29 AM	#3
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