Here’s How Much You Should Spend on Food and Rent If You Make $50,000 Per Year
Paying your rent and buying food can drain your budget if you aren't careful.
Cutting back in either category will go a long way towards freeing up cash to reach your other goals.
CNBC crunched the numbers, and we can give you an idea of what your food and housing expenses should look like if you make $35,000 per year.
Check out this video to get an idea of what your expenditures might be every month.
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