General Personal Finance Advice
Personal finance is an individuals financial status. Its abouthow much money you have, and how much you need. It is aboutmanaging your money – today and for tomorrow. Money is thecurrency on which all world economies function. Income -expenditure -bills- debts – savings: These are a fact of life. Aconstant for most is the endeavor to tip the scales in favor ofsavings.
Successful financial management includes planning and keepingrecords of income and expenditure, budgeting, balancing yourcheck book, insurance and investments – whether in real estate,the share market, funds or any of the other availablemechanisms. You cannot overlook the necessity of planning yoursavings, your tax savings and your retirement.
A very interesting way to look at Asset and Liability is in thefollowing terms:
An Asset is anything which brings in money or does not changethe status of your money in the bank. A liability is anythingwhich causes money to flow out – whether under the pretext oftaxes, interest or fees.
Budgeting – This ensures that you are financially healthy
andflourishing. It is a good idea to create and use a budgetworksheet which allows you to make a detailed expenditure planand helps you discover any shortage or unplanned expenditures.
Some useful tips in planning your finances:
- Handle your own money. If you choose a financial consultant,ensure you understand how your money is being managed. – Save ahuge amount in interest by opting for a shorter tenure of loanterm – home/ car/ personal. – Debt: Should ideally not beindulged in, or repaid at the earliest. – Savings: it is easierto save more if you start early – you can put aside small sumsand over the years watch it accumulate and earn interest foryou. – Retirement planning: dont wait till you are 40 to start.Begin today – and ensure a comfortable lifestyle in your oldage. Avoid cashing out your PF or breaking your Funds. – Its agood idea to do an Annual/ Quarterly financial health check up.
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