Perhaps it is not so obvious to everyone to understand that if you have to borrow money then it means you cannot afford to make that purchase, that trip, or anything else.
A good rule of thumb is to check whether it is possible to make the purchase twice without impacting our budget.
There are many best practices for managing money better and better…here are some fairly common ones to avoid missteps when it comes to managing your finances:
- Create a financial diary
- 50/30/20 rule
- Spend one minute of money a day
- Set financial goals
- Set a periodic budget
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Good financial advice #06 Dedicate 30% of income for personal expenses
Plenty of people suggest using no more than 30 percent of monthly earnings for personal expenses, i.e., travel, dinners out, birthday gifts or subscriptions to gyms, newspapers and more.
Good financial advice #05 Devote 20% of income in savings
A good way to save is to follow the 50-30-20 rule that suggests using 50 percent of income for necessary expenses, 30 percent for personal expenses, and 20 percent for savings.
Good financial advice #04 Spend one minute of money a day
To be always sure of one’s financial and, therefore, economic situation, one only needs to devote 60 seconds each day to money management. How? Checking on investment trends, news, and important news.
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