Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Money-Saving tips


Now, more than ever, it's important to keep an eye on your finance, so you don't get any nasty shocks. Use these great tips to help you budget and plan ahead.

* Always think ahead! Make a of all the expansive event such as weddings, big birthday, and holiday you have coming up over the next month/six month/year. You can then plan ahead and ensure enough money is kept inside in advance of these of these date.

*Make a budget planner for the month and year ahead by going through your average outgoing and incoming each month. This is a great way to calculate your monthly expenses but also see if there are any area that you can cut back on, such as mobile phone bills.

*Once you've set a budget, make sure you follow your progress across the month to see if you're sticking to eat. Be sure to keep hold of receipts so you can check your daily spending. Internet can also be really useful here.

*When paying back credit card bills, Try to avoid paying off just the minimum amount each month as this will lead to more interest accruing on your account. instead, pay off the maximum amount you feel you're able to budget for each month.

*a Avoid temptation! Just because something is on sale doesn't mean you need to buy it. Think carefully about whether you'll really enjoy using that item.

*Save where you but also reward yourself occasionally when meet your goals. Set yourself achievable saving targets and reward yourself with a treat when you reach them.

*Avoid the temptation to just throw bank statement in the bin as soon as you receive them-they're valuable document and will come in handy later on.

*keep us to date on the latest money news. Make sure to check the business section of your daily newspaper for valuable information on money saving.

*Planning your spending can take the financial sting out of big events, such as summer holidays. If you in the run-up to the big occasion, you may not need to borrow-or to borrow us mach

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