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9 useful investment and savings tips for all stages of life
by Adam Niel AdamMoney is important in all phases of life, and financial planning is the backbone of a stable and secure life.
That being said, different stages of life require different types of plans and also different stages of financial planning to be put in place. Budgeting and saving money requires a good amount of planning and organizing as well. So, let's look at some basic but important tips on savings and investments, that can be useful no matter what your age is:
1. Have a budget
Set a monthly budget for yourself and ensure that you stick to that specific amount. Crossing that budget is okay only in terms of dire need or emergency, so it's important to keep that in mind. Your budget helps with keeping a check on your spending and keeps you in control.
2. Maintain a savings account
You can set up an automatic transfer of a certain amount of money to your savings account or simply have a separate account that you can manually deposit into every month. This account will help you keep a track of how much savings you have left, and hence also help you with planning future investment decisions.
3. Contingency planning
It's also important to have funds kept aside for emergencies. It's always safer to use your own resources in such a scenario, rather than going for loans and increasing your debt and liabilities.
4. Spend smart
When you have a stipulated income, it's necessary for you to have an account of where you're spending, how much you're spending, and also understand how much of that expenditure is necessary or unnecessary. This will allow you to spend less and save a lot more.
5. Check yourself
All of us have a vice; a habit that gets the better of us and also drills a hole into our bank accounts. Identify what that vice is for you. It could be shopping, betting, binge eating or anything else. Learn to control this habit and instead put the money into savings.
6. Get creative
It's not necessary that you must earn money only through your steady job of business. You can always tap into a hidden talent or sell away things you don't need anymore and earn some extra cash. This amount can make a significant difference to your savings.
7. Take it step-by-step
You don't have to start saving huge amounts initially; it can be difficult to keep up with the process, especially if you're new to it. That's why it's better to start off with smaller amounts and then slowly start increasing your contribution once you've got the hang of it.
8. Purchase assets
Assets can make a big difference to your financial security in the long-run, so it's wise to consider purchasing assets that you know will appreciate in value over time. However, it's important to note that not all assets are smart investments, and they could backfire.
9. Have an investment plan
Right from college, it's essential that you have a concrete investment plan. After all, what are you going to do with all those savings? The best possible option is to invest smartly in a bunch of lucrative investment plans, and allow your money to increase in value.
No matter which stage of life you're in, whether you're a student trying to figure out the right career path for you or a homemaker who's trying to juggle work at home and a career, savings and investments are just as important and essential for smooth and appropriate allocation of funds.
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