These days, spending money doesn’t feel as simple as it used to. Before you buy something or do something nice for yourself, there’s always that pause that almost everyone knows too well. That quick mental back-and-forth where you start weighing your needs against your wants, asking yourself if it’s the right time, if it’s responsible, or if you should just wait a little longer.
At some point, your budget probably worked perfectly. You had your spending limits figured out. You knew how much went to transport, food, bills, random weekend enjoyment, and maybe even savings. For a while, it felt like you finally had control over your money. But then life changed quietly.
The 50/30/20 rule is widely recommended for budgeting, but does it still fit Nigeria’s current financial reality?
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