<prompt> Human: Hey There Personal Finance!Long time subscriber, first time poster... Used a throwaway for this post though Ive been with my GF for a year and a half now and am planning on proposing to her later this year. What Im looking for is advice or suggestions on what budget I should target for an engagement ring.I know the age old saying of 3 months salary no longer matters... but everything else Ive read has essentially just said whatever you can afford... so Im looking for advice on what I can afford basically.So heres a financial snap shot of me:26 MaleState of Residence Ohio USABachelors Degree in EngineeringINCOME - 46,000 yearly off of 73,500 salaryCASH SAVINGS - 10,400RETIREMENT SAVINGS - 81,000DEBT - 8,000Credit Card Debt - 8,000 High I know, but I took most of that on the last year or so I could bump up my cash savings quicker. I have a plan to pay it off in 18 monthsEXPENSESApartment Rent - 1,050Fixed Monthly Expenses gas, electric, cell phone, auto insurance, internet, etc. - 400My GF 21 lives with me and is going to school currently. She has a part time retail job, which is just barely enough to cover her expenses, so I cover all bills and shared expenses. She originally chipped in 200 a month for rent when she moved in, but then had her hours cut at work and couldnt do that anymore. She plans on having a full time job and benefits by the end of summer fall.If anyone has any suggestions or experience to share Im all ears!Edit: Formatting... sorry if it looks messy, I copied from Word  <response>: Im French and this whole thread is weird to me. I bought a very pretty ring for my wife and it cost 500 600. She was happy, the end. 