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Debt Ratio

Planning & Budgeting
Total liabilities divided by total assets, showing how much of your wealth is offset by what you owe.

Example

Example: For someone earning $60,000/year trying to build a solid financial plan, understanding debt ratio is a key piece of the puzzle. Applied to a monthly budget, this concept could help you save an extra $200-$500/month. Build your plan with our 50/30/20 budget calculator.

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