As our expenses pile up every day, the more we need to remind ourselves of wise spending habits to practice, especially now that we have just gone out of another MECQ and into a GCQ! But how exactly do we do that? What are the things that should be and should not be in our top priorities? Let's jot down a few smart budgeting tips to help you sort them out!
Basic supplies first
It's the first and most important rule in spending money, let alone if you're grocery shopping. Secure your necessities for the week or the month first, then go on with the rest of your list. These basic supplies may include food, water, toiletries & hygiene, and first aid. This way, you'll have your daily necessities secured before you spend the rest of your money for other stuff.
Rethink about your purchases
Avoid impulse buying by evaluating your choices-- do you need that new piece of clothing? Is it essential to buy a new phone? Are you financially able to pay for every swipe of your card? Or are you just being hasty?
Most of the time, we lure ourselves into thinking that retail therapy could fill the void when we're distracted and lonely. But more often than not, we are just being impulsive and end up regretting the things that we buy when we are at the heat of the moment. If you feel like you want to buy something, consider your "why's and how's" first before you end up purchasing it; let a few days pass, and if you still want to get if after that, chances are you need to.
PS. You deserve a pat on the back for trying to suppress that feeling!
Save up
You've probably read this somewhere else already, but among other things that you should prioritize during these times, it's your monthly savings. Allocate a budget for your necessities and allot a portion of your salary to your savings. The rest of it, you can spend on the things you'd like to buy for yourself. It's not wrong to reward yourself sometimes for your hard work. You deserve it!
Invest in the future
Not only does investing benefit you today but in a long-term stance for financial security, so you should start doing so while you're young. Most people confuse savings for investment, so how exactly do they differ?
Saving is setting money aside intended for short-term use or goal, while an investment is something that you consider for future use, which can also help you generate an income in the long run. Though both differ in purpose, they both serve as a safety net for financial security. So, why not consider having both?
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