This is a sponsored post by PSECU.
Living on your own presents so many opportunities. You can do what you want, be what you want, and spend money how you want. It’s thrilling to be able to run your own life but it also means you have to take responsibility for your choices. When it comes to your finances, it’s important to think ahead.
The basic premise of good money management is to spend less than you earn so you can use the extra money to build wealth over time. Your money decisions today will affect you and your family years down the road. Whether it’s a negative impact with debt or a positive impact with financial security is up to you.
To help you learn how to manage your money effectively, PSECU, a credit union in Pennsylvania, created this infographic outlining six steps for successful money management.
Good Money Habits
Take control of your finances by establishing good money habits:
- Check your bank account at least once a week to make sure all purchases, pay checks or refunds are accurate.
- Create and abide by your budget that keeps you from spending more than you make.
- Establish realistic goals for your money. You could pay off student loans in five years, save enough money for a 20% down payment on a house or to get a raise at work.
- Make smart purchases. Especially for expensive items, shop around, find coupons or wait for sales to happen. You don’t need to by everything for your home all at once. Enjoy the process and patient for the best deal to come along.
By taking control of your money today you can secure your financial future.
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