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Tips to Help Beginners Manage their Finances

by Tazim Damji

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Preparing for your financial future is very important. Those that are able to save, invest, and be mindful of spending will have a much better chance of reaching their long-term financial goals. Unfortunately, many people will find that the world of personal finance is confusing. However, there are various tips for beginners that can be followed to help anyone organize and manage their finances and eventually reach their goals.

Track Your Spending

One of the first tips that you should follow is to track your spending. A lot of people have no idea how much money they spend on frivolous items throughout the month. Eating out daily, getting coffee, and having various subscription services can add up quickly. Further, most people can cut back on these costs without disrupting their lifestyle. To do this, you first need to assess how you spend your money. By carefully tracking where every dollar goes for a month, you can have more insight into how you spend.

Create a Budget

Once you know where your money has gone in the past, establishing a budget is a good idea. All people should have a realistic budget in place that will help to guide their financial choices. Your budget should include provisions for saving, paying down debt, and contributing to retirement accounts. However, to ensure you do not get frustrated, you should still have some money set aside to pay for things that you enjoy doing from time to time. You can also find ways to improve your budget by contacting insurance companies, cable providers, and other services to see if you can negotiate a better rate. 

Have an Emergency Reserve

One of the most important tips that you need to follow is to have an emergency reserve. Even if you are diligent with your finances, you are bound to incur unexpected costs from time to time. This can include home or car repairs, medical bills, or other expenses that you are not prepared for. If you do not have money reserved for these situations, you will need to use credit cards and other forms of debt. Ideally, you should have a reserve that has at least three to six months of living expenses within it. This will ensure that you are ready for the unexpected. 

Invest for the Future

While it is important that you are able to save money for both short and long-term goals, you also need to ensure that you are investing your money. Bank accounts today pay interest rates that are well below inflationary rates. This means, simply holding money in an account will devalue your assets each year. Instead, you should focus on investing your money. There are various index funds, mutual funds, and other investment opportunities that are ideal for those new to investing in the market. 

When you are looking to prepare for your future, having good personal finance practices in place is very important. These tips can help you better organize your finances, manage your money, and invest for the future. 

there are various tips for beginners that can be followed to help anyone organize and manage their finances and eventually reach their goals.

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Tazim Damji is a permaculture gardener and certified holistic nutritionist from Vancouver, Canada. She is passionate about photography, vegan food, and gardening. Read more posts by Tazim. Visit her food and adventure blog Celebrate Life's Adventures Connect with Tazim via Twitter or on Facebook .

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