As we start the new financial year, this is a good time to pause and look at how your monthly income is being used. Let me try and help you rationalise your expenses, EMIs, and savings in a simple and practical manner. If you do not consciously divide your income, it quietly disappears into expenses, EMIs, and lifestyle leakages. The solution is simple: divide your monthly income into three buckets. The three-bucket approach For ease of understanding, think of these as three