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Tuesday 21 May 2013

Don’t let money worries get you down.

Financial problems can cause a great deal of stress. So many of us have suffered sleepless nights trying to figure out how to make ends meet. Worrying about it can make the situation worse though. The best thing to do is make a plan to get back on track with your money by setting yourself goals and targets which you can take, step by step. Very soon, all the problems which were weighing you down will start to resolve and you’ll be feeling in control again.

First get your daily expenditure under control. It’s easy to make little savings here and there which will make a huge difference at the end of the month. Look at all your regular spending habits and firmly make changes to make things cheaper. Reducing your expenditure always makes a real difference to how far your money will go.

Work out a budget for yourself and stick to it. Cut out any unnecessary spending which has turned into a habit, for example, do you really need to spend so much on take out coffee every working week?

Now set yourself some real goals. This is not about even more pressure on you; it’s about creating a plan and a vision to strive towards. If you list some small goals first to start you off and then and some big ones, you’ll achieve them one at a time and feel good all along the way.

Start to save as much as you can. Even if it is just a few pence in a tin at home, it is something and will quickly grow into a useful sum. The old saying, take care of the pennies… it’s true and it really works!

If you are struggling to cope with serious financial worries, always seek professional advice from a debt counsellor. Don’t be tempted to borrow more money. Short term cash loans are an excellent form of credit for those who need to access emergency cash but they are not recommended as a method for dealing with existing debt.

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