rule of thumb

Example Sentences

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As a rule of thumb, a payout ratio over 80% is considered risky.

From Barron's

For people planning to leave the workforce in their 60s, one rule of thumb is to set aside 15% of gross income for retirement.

From MarketWatch

"As a rule of thumb, we'd recommend looking for deals cheaper than the current price cap, not longer than 12 months and without significant exit fees," she said.

From BBC

A good rule of thumb is that you should have at least six months’ worth of expenses saved up.

From MarketWatch

A good rule of thumb when it comes to friendship, or any relationship really, is that you should never be talking yourself into one.

From MarketWatch