<prompt> Human: I know Im not at the top or bottom of the spectrum, but Id like some affirmation that Im on the right track. And Id like to ask the question Am I doing alright for a 25-year-old male where I live? I know the answer is subjective, but Id still like some feedback. Here is my general budget.I already have a 6-month emergency fund. Income _------Salary 45kBenefits Full healthvisiondental401k match first 4Location Central FloridaTakehome Per Month 2,500 _ ExpendituresBudget takehome---------Rent no roommates 700 28Bills power, internet, phone... 162 6.5Groceries 150 6Auto Insurance 112 4.5Gas 100 4Misc girlfriend, whims 100 4PersonalHealth 70 2.8Hobbies and entertainment 60 2.4Auto Maintenance 50 2ShoppingSpending 40 1.6GiftsDonations 40 1.6Restaurants 30 1.2InvestmentsSavings------Near-Future Savings house, new car, wedding?, etc. 600 24Retirement 300 12 16 with 401kSo, like... am I doing good? Are there any red flags in this budget? General feedback? Ive really gotten a lot from this subreddit, so thank you in advance!  <response>: Sounds legit.In all seriousness, it depends on your goals. But youre spending well within your means and there are no red flags at all in your budget that will result in you bankrupt and homeless in the street, and youre putting enough towards your retirement that you should be able to comfortably retire sometime in your early 60s. Sure, if you want to retire much earlier or have some other big goals, you could save more, or work to grow your income, but overall, your budget looks very reasonable compared to a lot of people.EDIT: One helpful bit of advice I just thought of - remember to always re-evaluate your budget anytime you have a major life change. For example, you mentioned saving up for a potential wedding fund. Marriage is one of the biggest changes in a persons life, and it requires both spouses to develop a shared financial strategy and be able to comfortably communicate about all financial decisions. Make sure that youre considering this as your relationship with your girlfriend grows. 