Build your budget · An example
Your paycheck. Your budget. In focus.
See how MoneyBadger turns a reviewed paystub into a clearer picture of everyday spending, savings and goals.
Illustrative product preview. Not your account.
Review the paystub
Start with the figures you can check. A line that needs review stays visible, rather than being guessed.
Paystub, ready for review
- Gross
- $6,112
- Taxes
- −$1,489
- Pension + 457
- −$539
- Health + dues
- −$318
- Take-home (net pay)
- $3,766per check
Example figures per check. Review the read before using it.
Steady income
A whole-year view
- Year-to-date pay and deductions
- Months worked
- Separate regular pay from overtime
- Steady monthly take-home
Overtime stays separate from the everyday budget.
A budget in focus
50/30/20 starting point
- Needs50%
- Home, bills and everyday essentials
- Wants30%
- Room to enjoy life today
- Future20%
- Savings, debt and goals
50/30/20 is an illustrative starting point, not a fixed prescription. Your profession, essential bills and circumstances shape the actual plan.
Make it your own
Open a free account to upload your own paystub and review a budget built around your life.
Educational, not financial advice. We help you understand your money and build a plan that fits your life. You stay in control.