Why You Should Be Skeptical of Financial “Rules of Thumb”
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 1, 2013
The rule of thumb that states that it makes sense to spend 30% of your income each month on a housing payment doesn’t take into account the fact that you might have other debts, and that taking on more might over-leverage you. If you are buying a home, start with the 30% rule, and then evaluate where that puts you in terms of finances.
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