The 70/20/10 Budget Rule, Explained (And Its Biggest Downside)

We break down TikTok's viral 70/20/10 budget rule with real numbers. How does it stack up against the 50/30/20? Plus, its four biggest downsides.

# The 70/20/10 Budget Rule, Explained (And Its Biggest Downside) We break down TikTok's viral 70/20/10 budget rule with real numbers. How does it stack up against the 50/30/20? Plus, its four biggest downsides. **Read the full article:** [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/learn/70-20-10-budget) *This article was originally published by NerdWallet. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*