70/15/15 budget calculator

Enter your paycheck and see exactly how much goes where.

$
Spending (70%)
Living expenses
$3,500
Savings (15%)
Emergency fund, short-term goals
$750
Investing (15%)
Retirement, long-term growth
$750

Next time you get paid

Will you remember this split? Will you actually move the money? Most people do the math once and never follow through.

Wealthsplitter makes it a four-minute payday routine that gets you ahead: retirement, emergency fund, and savings goals get their share every time money lands. Enter the amount, get a checklist of exactly how much to move into each of your accounts, and make the transfers at your bank.

No budgeting, no expense tracking, no bank connection.

I built this for myself. I've been using it for over two years.

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What is the 70/15/15 rule?

The 70/15/15 budget splits every paycheck by percentage.

It divides your after-tax income into three categories:

  • 70% for spending: Living expenses.
  • 15% for savings: Emergency fund, short-term goals.
  • 15% for investing: Retirement, long-term growth.

It's a starting point. Adjust the percentages to fit your situation. The important thing is having a payday routine.

Frequently asked questions

What if my income changes month to month?

The 70/15/15 rule works especially well when your pay changes: overtime, shifts, commission, or client work. You just apply the percentages to whatever landed. If you get $3,000 one payday and $7,000 the next, the split adjusts automatically.

Is the 70/15/15 rule right for everyone?

It's a starting point, not a rigid formula. If you live in an expensive city, you might need different percentages. Adjust them to fit your life. The key is having a routine you actually stick to.

Should I use the 70/15/15 rule for gross or net income?

Use your after-tax (net) income: the amount that actually hits your bank account. If you split your gross income, you'll overestimate what you have to work with.

What if I can't hit these percentages?

That's normal, especially if you're in a high cost-of-living area. The percentages are a starting point, not a pass/fail test. Start where you are, and raise your savings once the habit sticks. Even a rough split is better than no routine at all.

How much does it cost?

$9.99 USD/month or $79 USD/year (4 months free). Both include a guided setup that builds your payday routine with you in about 5 minutes, plus help from me by email whenever you're stuck. There's no free trial. Instead, there's a 3-month money-back guarantee. Take the 3-payday challenge: run your routine on your first 3 paydays and earn a free month ($9.99 USD value).

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