It’s extremely difficult to get through the month without stress when you live paycheck to paycheck. Not knowing whether you are going to make it another week and whether you can stretch the little budget you do have left for food is so difficult to deal with. It shouldn’t surprise you though, that so many people have no other choice but to live paycheck to paycheck. Scrambling to make ends meet at the end of the month can be very depressing and have a knock-on effect for your health. You could also be unhappy when it comes to trying to cover an emergency that you just don’t have the funds for.
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Being a student is, in many respects, a hard life. The stresses and strains of getting up at midday, living off beans on toast and a few hours of study per week can really bring some near breaking point. All jokes aside, finances can be very difficult when you first move away from home, so here are a few tips to help you avoid troubles in this area.
Whether you’re assessing your personal finances or you run a business, it’s common to go through phases when your books look healthier, and you’ve got more money coming in. As a business owner, it’s essential to ensure that you’ve got enough money coming in to prevent shortfalls. Cash flow issues can set you back and even put you out of business. If you’re eager to keep your company afloat, this guide will help you to design a strategy to conquer those cash flow problems and keep your business above water.
Most of us have ambitions to own a home one day. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with renting, but for many of us, it’s a dream to be able to call a house your home. If you’re thinking about stepping onto the property ladder, here are some budgeting tips to help you afford a new home.
Saving for a deposit
These days, you’ll need to put down a deposit to buy a new home. Even if you only have a relatively small lump to put towards the purchase, this can make a massive difference to the range of homes available to you. If you’re thinking about buying a house, it’s best to start saving as soon as possible.
We all know that saving money is a good thing: it gives us spare cash to use for emergencies or even for luxuries like a relaxing holiday (I certainly need one of those right now). The problem with saving is it’s hard work because we have to control our spending when there are so many nice things just tempting us to buy them. However, you can control how much you spend just by changing some of your financial habits. I say “just” but, of course, it isn’t ever easy to change any habit. You need to want to make the change and be determined to succeed. If you are, here are some easy lifestyle changes that will save you money: