Manage your money effectively

Manage your money effectively

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1. www.lifethenfinance.com Managing Your Money Effectively: Overview
3. www.lifethenfinance.com It’s a good time to summarize the most important points of managing your money effectively!
4. www.lifethenfinance.com Budgeting •  Keep track of how much you have, earn, and spend •  Remember fixed, variable, and non-essential expenses •  Earn more than you spend!
5. www.lifethenfinance.com Earn More Than You Spend
6. www.lifethenfinance.com Saving Money •  Minimize your spending •  Use coupons and preferred customer programs •  Search for used items instead of new ones
7. www.lifethenfinance.com The Power of Change •  Use a change jar •  Roll your own change, saving the fee at the grocery store machines •  Some banks will transfer your change to your savings account
8. www.lifethenfinance.com Time Is On Your Side •  The earlier you start saving, the better •  The interest you earn accumulates over time
9. www.lifethenfinance.com Separation Can Relieve Anxiety •  Putting the money in a place where you won`t think about it is a great way to get into the saving habit. •  Out of sight, out of mind!
10. www.lifethenfinance.com Credit Cards are Risky Business With great freedom, comes great responsibility!
11. www.lifethenfinance.com The Score Does Matter •  Things that can be affected by a low credit score are: o  Ability to get a mortgage o  Ability to rent an apartment o  Your interest rate on loans and credit cards o  Your credit limit o  Cell phone service o  Finding a job o  Acquiring insurance
12. www.lifethenfinance.com Debt Management •  Pay off your credit cards in full every month, if possible •  The best way to get out of debt is use the debt snow-ball •  Pay minimums on all debt and any extra money goes to paying off the smallest debt on your list.
13. www.lifethenfinance.com Getting Out of Debt Credit Cards Bank Loans Mortgage
14. www.lifethenfinance.com Paying off Your Credit Cards The Snowball Effect
15. www.lifethenfinance.com Beware of Identity Theft •  Shred all credit card bills before throwing them out •  When shopping online make sure the site you use is safe and reliable
16. www.lifethenfinance.com Credit Score •  Your credit score can be lowered by: o  Applying for credit cards o  Not paying your bills on time o  Having a high credit balance o  Missing payments o  Late payments
17. www.lifethenfinance.com Making Extra Money •  Utilize the internet •  Sell things at flea markets, eBay, and Amazon •  Provide virtual assistance online •  Offer your services in your community
18. www.lifethenfinance.com Small Transactions Add Up •  Be wary of small credit card purchases •  Set aside small amounts of money each week •  As long as you save what you can, you`ll be on your way to a financially comfortable life
19. www.lifethenfinance.com The Thing You bNeed`
    is Often... …Just something you want! Be mindful of the difference between a NEED and a WANT
20. www.lifethenfinance.com If you can put off the urge to buy stuff, you can discipline yourself to only buy things when you can afford them.
21. www.lifethenfinance.com In Closing •  Knowing how to handle your money will make it much easier and can lead to a more comfortable life!
22. www.lifethenfinance.com You can do it!