Great Advice on How and Why Should You Save Money
Since childhood, there must have been many times when your parents, elders and everyone who think of themselves as ‘wise’ must have told the importance of saving money. Well, all of them were right. The main reason why you should save money is that you want to be prepared for unforeseen misfortune and do not want to ask for money from somebody else. Listed here are some ways how you can save money.
1. Invest in a recurring account, where you need to contribute a said amount of money every month. This will help you develop a habit of saving considerable amount of money.
2. Clear off all debts/liabilities before you start saving. Do not keep debts for a long period, you may end up paying more than the principal amount that you borrowed. Also, avoid credit purchases.
3. Take care of your expenses and make sure you do not spend too much unnecessarily. Instead, deposit in your savings account or make a fixed deposit.
4. Make and follow a budget as that is the best way to control your expenses, and you will have money for saving.
Now let us look at the various reasons why you should save money. Mentioned here are some of the most important ones.
1. Emergencies
Emergencies always come without prior warning. They hit any time and in any way. You may lose your job, you (or a family member) may meet with an accident, there might be various other unforeseen expenses which might just crop up out of nowhere and catch you unawares. For such emergencies, you want to have a separate fund secured from which you can spend.
