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How much can you afford?

The 20-10 rule makes a good "rule of thumb" for understanding how much credit you can afford. The 20 refers to: Never borrow more than 20% of your yearly net income (not including your housing or mortgage debt). The 10 refers to: Monthly payments should not exceed 10% of your monthly net income.

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