Envelope Budget Calculator — Allocate Your Money with the Cash Envelope System

Envelope Budget Calculator

Calculate the perfect budget allocation using the cash envelope system. Determine how much to allocate to each spending category based on your income, expenses, and financial goals.

Step 1: Financial Overview

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About the Envelope System

The cash envelope budgeting method allocates specific amounts to spending categories. When the envelope is empty, you stop spending in that category until the next budget period.

Step 2: Spending Categories

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Budget Allocation Tips

Traditional 50/30/20 budget: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings. Zero-based budgeting: Every dollar has a job. Adjust percentages based on your priorities and financial goals.

Budget Allocation Results

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Methods Comparison
Category Breakdown

Monthly Budget Available for Envelopes

$3,200
After savings & debt repayment allocation
Total Monthly Income
$4,000
Monthly Savings
$800
Debt Repayment
$400
Budgeting Method
Zero-Based

Budgeting Methods Comparison

Budgeting Method Needs Allocation Wants Allocation Savings Allocation

Category Breakdown

Envelope Budgeting Formula

Envelope Amount = (Category % / 100) × (Income – Savings – Debt)

Each envelope gets a specific cash amount. When the envelope is empty, spending in that category stops until the next budget period.

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