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In todays world, it can be hard hanging on to enough money to get by, let alone enough to put away and save. Its not impossible, however, and by simply remembering a few easy principles, you can start making progress towards getting a handle on things.
Track Your Income and Expenses
Put simply, the amount of money you make should be greater than the amount of money you spend. If youre not sure whether it is or not, start keeping track of every penny you spend. Do this for an entire month, while also paying attention to your paychecks, and before long you should start to see where the moneys going. People are often surprised at how quickly small expenses can add up to big ones. Eating fast food instead of at home, purchasing items you might not need, or even driving more often than you have to are all common expenses that seem small, but can add up fast.
Cut Expenses
Once you know where your moneys going, you can begin to adjust it. Perhaps you could switch to less expense brand names at the grocery store, be more conservative with your gas mileage or cell phone minutes, or even begin cooking larger meals so that you can eat leftovers instead of going out to dinner. There are countless ways to spend a little less money in your daily life. A good rule of thumb is to find the easiest expenses to cut out or cut down, and then see what else you can do.
Augment Income
Is it time for you to get a raise? Depending upon your work situation, you may not know until you ask. If youre freelance, there may be ways to manage your business better, get higher-paying clients (or more of them) or find other ways to supplement your income. The more your income outweighs your expenses, the faster youll be able to put money away and start building the life youve always dreamed of.
No matter what your financial situation, it’s always possible to be more careful and refocus on getting your life under control. If you need help understanding the complexities of managing your finances, contact PGU today. If nothing else, talk to someone who can help you work out what you need to do.