Fixed expenses (rent, insurance) remain constant monthly, while variable expenses (groceries, utilities) fluctuate. The 50/30/20 rule allocates 50% for needs, 30% for wants and 20% for savings and ...

While retail therapy and ordering takeout every time you don't feel like cooking is among life's many joys, there's also no equivalent to the misery that hits you when you check your bank balance at ...

As you work to create a budget, it’s important to understand how fixed and variable expenses will impact your bottom line. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and ...