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Discretionary spending is the money you choose to spend on wants rather than needs. It is the most flexible part of a budget, so it is usually where you find room to save more or fund a goal without touching essentials like housing, food, or insurance.
Cutting $300 a month of discretionary spending frees $3,600 a year for savings.
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