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United Settlement » Blog » How To Manage Money From Zero To Hero

How To Manage Money From Zero To Hero

July 26, 2022
How To Manage Money
Learn our top six tips on how to manage money effectively

That’s not a good state of affairs. As Americans, we need to learn how to manage money better both on the individual level and collectively. This has never been more important as we all are headed for an economic downturn soon. The good news is that you don’t have to panic if you prepare yourself ahead of time. Learn our top six tips on how to manage money effectively below.

1. Practice Mindfulness When Managing Your Money

One of the first and most important money management tips you need to understand is how to be mindful about your money. From paying off your long-term debts to splurging at a restaurant, you need to be mentally aware of where your money is going. What’s more, you need to know how much you make overall and how much you owe.

Your first step in accomplishing any financial goal is to start paying attention. Sit down and actually write down (or type out) a detailed list that goes over your income, bills, regular expenses, debts, savings accounts, and more. Then, start keeping track of how your actual spending matches up to these obligations and your overall financial goals.

2. Identify Your Strengths

As you become more aware of your spending, it’s important to recognize where you’re thriving. Do you consistently pay your bills on time? Do you often spend on groceries rather than eating out? Wherever you’re managing your money well, you’ll want to take note of it.

3. Know Your Weaknesses and Temptations

On the flip side, you’ll want to point out and recognize where you could improve. When you start to learn how to manage money, it’s necessary to identify your weaknesses and temptations. For instance, do you often end up overspending when you go shop online? Do you struggle to make a consistent income or pay your bills before late fees stack up? Everyone has their weaknesses, but you can start to improve on them and set a budget that accounts for these types of flaws by first identifying them.

4. Set a Budget

Your next step will be to set a budget on paper (or on a digital document or app). Your budget should allow you to pay off all your monthly bills and expenses. Depending on your situation and financial goals, it might also allow you to put money back towards emergencies, savings, long-term goals, and more.

Make sure your budget is realistic and attainable. You’ll need to live within your means, so if you learn that your expenses are more than what you’re making, then it’s time for a change. You’ll need to cut back on spending somewhere. Start with non-essential spending and if necessary, then consider negotiating a lower bill with some of the companies you pay to afford your monthly expenses. Determining new ways to save is a huge part of identifying how to manage money wisely now and in the future. You should always be searching for new ways to cut back on spending and increase your overall income.

5. Hold Yourself Accountable

Writing or typing out a budget isn’t enough. The most difficult thing to do when learning how to manage money effectively is following through with your budgeting goals and holding yourself accountable. It will take consistency, practice, and dedication to actually get on a stable financial path. Hold yourself accountable by keeping your budget somewhere visible and dedicating one day a week to going over your actual spending versus what you’ve budgeted.

6. Reward Yourself

Finally, make sure to reward yourself when you’ve done well and you start to see your financial seeds blossoming. Splurging on an expensive restaurant or buying that super cute outfit is acceptable so long as you’ve saved up for it! Rewarding yourself regularly will help you remain focused and can even motivate you to achieve even higher financial goals than you ever thought possible!

How to Manage Money From Zero to Hero

Learning how to manage money isn’t as simple as reading through these tips and implementing them. Every person’s financial situation is unique, so each person’s financial budget will be one-of-a-kind, too. You’ll need to be able to use these tips to your advantage, hold yourself accountable, and continue to improve upon your finances all at the same time.

Once you get into a good routine and get a budget going, your goals will feel more obtainable.

Are you currently aiming to eliminate or reduce some of your past debt? If you struggle to meet your debt goals, then our debt relief solutions could be your answer. See if you qualify for debt relief by using our online form now.

Gabriel Gorelik, CEO & Co-Founder
Gabriel Gorelik

Gabriel Gorelik paves the way for customer service and operations at United Settlement. He is passionate about numbers and holds a strong belief in helping anyone with their debt. Before United Settlement, Gabriel received his BS in Finance & Economics from Brooklyn College. After graduation, Gabriel went on to build his first financial services company where he managed thousands of accounts for business and consumer clients. He understands the importance of client satisfaction, professionalism, and exceeding expectations.

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