Friday 11 January 2013

TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES

Every individual has to manage his personal finances. Everyone face personal finances in their lives it is a subject that is not told in schools and colleges. Managing your personal finances is a tough task when today’s economy and expenses are concerned. Most people find different ways to manage their personal finances effectively. Are you one of them? If you aren't  then this article will enable you to manage personal finances effectively.

Different ways to manage your personal finances viz:
Start Saving: You have to make a habit of saving money from your salary monthly. Don’t spend unnecessarily. If you are busy with your work and are not able to manage your savings, you can always take advantage banks that automatically take a portion out of your pay cheque and transfer it into a savings account.

Track Record: There is a possibility that you may spend less if you maintain a track record of your earnings and spending in a month. Most people are unaware of the amount they spend on housing, clothing, or entertainment.
                             
Repay Debts: Most people are credit card users. The major disadvantage of using a credit card is the credit limit. If you make use of it, then you have to repay it on time. Otherwise it may lead to debts and decreases your credit score. Hence you have make payments on time.

Consolidate Debts: Most of the people may fall into bad debts if they don’t manage their finances effectively. You can overcome the problem of debts by opting for short term loans.

Live within Budget: It is important to have a budget plan. It is even more important to live within budget. A proper budget plan manages personal finances effectively. The primary thing you have to do is make sure that your expenses do not exceed your income. You should maintain balance between them.

Limit the Use of Credit Card: If you use a credit card then there is a possibility that you may spend more than actually required. You may come out of a shopping mall with extra bags. It may also lead to debts. Hence, to eliminate the risk of debts you have to limit the use of credit card.

Follow Rules: If you want to take a credit card, then do not sign on the printed paper until you read the rules, terms and conditions thoroughly. Checkout the interest rates offered and others. Follow the rules. 

Have Good Credit History: It is most important to have good credit history. Otherwise you may find trouble in getting loan, house, or job. You have good credit score by making payments on time. For this reason also you can opt for payday loan. The reason being the payday loan helps you to improve credit score by deducting the loan amount by next payday.

Author Bio: Hi I'm Michelle; a tech writer from Manchester, UK, My passion is writing articles on numerous topics, for example Technology, finance, health, PPI Claims and some other topics.

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