DebtBusters recommends keeping debt-to-income ratios below 30%. According to the company, a ratio between 30% and 40% falls into the danger zone, 40% to 50% is considered unsustainable, and anything above 50% is highly unsustainable.
25 July 2025 DebtBusters recommends keeping debt-to-income ratios below 30%. According to the company, a ratio between 30% and 40% falls into the danger zone, 40% to 50% is considered unsustainable, and anything above 50% is highly unsustainable.
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