4 Money Management Tips for Those Starting Over

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Things happen that can set us back financially every once in a while. You could lose your job or have an emergency that wipes you clean. You could also have made some mistakes because you didn’t actively pay attention to your finances.

Whatever the reason, there is still hope. You can get back on track with your finances. You just have to do some things differently this time.

Save More

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One of the most important things you can do to get back on track with your finances is to start saving more. Having money in your savings will help you if you ever have another dire financial situation occur. It is always good to have something to fall back on.

Setting a savings goal will help motivate you to save quickly. Some people need that extra motivation to save. Once you start saving, you will be glad that you did.

Budget

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Create a budget and stick to it. Don’t just blindly spend money or splurge. It is not worth it in the long run. Look at how much money you have coming in and going out. If too much goes out, it is time to update your budget.

For example, since you are starting over with your finances, you can cut cable television from your budget. It’s not going to be easy at the beginning, but you have to stick to your budget. Your finances depend on it. You’re not trying to be in a situation like this ever again.

Use Your Credit Card Wisely

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If you have a credit card, please use it wisely. If you’re not careful, your credit card debt can cause you to start over with your finances every year. That doesn’t need to happen. Don’t go on crazy spending sprees using your card. Only use it for things that you can afford.

Another tip for using your credit card is paying it off monthly. Paying your credit card off will help you keep your debt down and become more mindful of your spending.

Track Your Spending

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Tracking your spending is imperative. You need to know where every dollar bill is going. I worked in a bank for nearly two years. You’d be surprised to find out how many people don’t track their spending. There are several ways to track your spending. You can use an online app or do it the old-fashioned way and use a checkbook register. It doesn’t matter which one you choose. The object here is to pay attention to what you’re spending.

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Author: Jason Butler

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Jason Butler is a freelance write and owns My Money Chronicles, a website that discusses personal finance, side hustles, travel, and more. Jason is from Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Savannah State University. Jason has his BA in Marketing.

 

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