Question

When it comes to saving money, what is a good rule of thumb?

Answer 1

Your income should be greater than you're spending. So basically, don't spend more than you have. :)

Answer 2

-Not to make impulse buys
-Open a savings account that directly adds a set amount of money into it from your paycheck monthly
-The '50-30-20' rule(50 percent of your income toward necessities, like housing and bills. Twenty percent should then go toward financial goals, like paying off debt or saving for retirement. Finally, thirty percent of your income can be allocated to wants, like dining or entertainment.)
-Create a budget