Managing Your Finance - Can’t wait to receive the next pay cheque as your last one has run out after you settle all your bills and other expenses? And the cycle always repeats?

Well, the alarm has rung! Time to plan and manage your finance properly before you fall into the debt trap!

SAVE

If possible, assign 20 – 30% of your pay cheques as your savings every month. Make sure these money are non-accessible to you. Keep them in the bank. Use these regular savings to build up an emergency fund. You should also get a good insurance coverage if you don’t have one.

INVEST

What better way to grow your income if you don’t invest your money. Start looking for investment opportunity once your emergency fund has grown sufficiently big to last you 5 – 6 months without any income.

MAINTAIN

Follow Step 1 – 5 consistently and you are well on the right track to become an efficient manager of your own finance. Give a pat on your back and keep up the good work!

It is tough at the beginning to organise our messed up expenses but once you have kick-started the process and be committed to it, it will be as easy as snapping your finger tips! 

Monitor your progress

It is crucial to monitor your debt-busting progress, not just to gauge how well you are doing but also to motivate yourself when you see your debt is reducing! Do it by putting charts of progress on their fridge or in their diary and update them once a month.

Live within your means

As your priority now is to balance up your income and expenses, certain sacrifices are necessary. Consider travelling by public transport and cutting down on entertainment and if necessary, moving into a smaller house. Shop for raw materials and prepare your own meals instead of dining in restaurants. 

With the necessary measures taken, you are one step closer to become step-free!!