The "two months salary" rule is dead. Here's what actually makes sense in 2024. Where the "Rule" Came From The two-month salary guideline was invented by De Beers' marketing department in the 1930s-80s. It's not financial advice—it's advertising. There's no tradition, no logic, and no reason to follow it. What Actually Matters 1. Your Financial Reality An engagement ring should never: Put you in credit card debt Drain your emergency fund Delay important life goals (house down payment, etc.) Cause...