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Monthly Overview
June Budget
Income
$5,800
Expenses
$3,950
Savings
$1,200
Remaining
$650
Savings progress+12%
$8,200 of $12,000 emergency fund goal
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Total Expenses$0
Remaining Balance$0
Savings Rate0.0%
How it's calculated: Remaining Balance = Total Income − all expenses (including savings). Savings Rate = Planned Savings ÷ Income. Aim for a savings rate of 20% or more.
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