Money Series: Money Management Part Two

Importance

Money Management is important for several reasons and some of them are as under.

Future Plans

When you manage your money, you will have a bright future. You will not have to worry about having enough money by the time you retire. You will have a secured future and not have to rely on others for help. In case there is an emergency, then you will have the money to take care of it. A little planning now will go a long way in securing your future and making your life a success.  You can also secure your family's future and not have to worry about having to borrow money for their sake. 

Reduce Costs

Just by budgeting or prioritizing, you can reduce a lot of costs. In a month you will spend unnecessarily on many things and some of these can be avoided. Say for example you buy groceries worth $200 but end up consuming only $100 worth. With budgeting and prioritizing, you will have a chance to save the $100 and utilize it for other useful purposes. Every time that you prepare a budget, you will know of the many places where you can cut down on costs and can save up to %500 dollars or more just by being wise. 

Curb Spending

With a pen and journal, you will have a chance to curb unnecessary spending. They will act as your supervisors and prevent you from spending on unnecessary things. You will think twice before buying something and weigh its pros and cons. You will spend on something only if it is absolutely necessary and do away with spending on things that are not important. The same applies when you choose to prioritize and only spend on products and services that are absolutely necessary.

Easy Payment

When you manage your money, you can pay your bills on time. You will know exactly when to pay your gas, electricity and other bills and not have to deal with fines levied for late payment. You can also link your checking account with your billing accounts and have the bank accounts and have the bank transfer the money automatically. You can check if the correct amount has been transferred and not have to leave the confines of your house or office for this purpose. Your life will become easy if you take steps to manage your money the right way.

Less Stress

Most People stress over money and wonder if they will have enough left by the time that they retire. They will also stress as they will have no money with them for emergencies or to buy something nice for themselves or a loved one. All of this can be effectively dealt with just by managing money. All that stress can cause people to develop depression, which might require medical attention and again expenses. So it is best to save money and remain stress and tension free for life.

Taxation

Filing for taxes is seen as a dreadful task. It takes a lot of time and effort to file for taxes and can be considered a very tedious process. But if you have a ready budget that mentions all your income and other data, then it will be extremely easy for you to file for taxes. You will not have to tin around to gather files and papers and can make use of your budget and the information mentioned in it to prepare and file for taxes. Paying taxes will become a breeze and you will only have yourself to thank for it. 

Set Example

When you manage your money, you will set a good example for your children to follow. They will look up to you to learn right from a young age to save money for the future. You can ask them to save money from their monthly allowance and open a savings account for them. This will ensure that they have enough to at least pay a part of their college fees, if not all of it. They will grow up to be responsible individuals who will not take to the culture of living from paycheck to paycheck and save enough money to have a secure future. 

These form the various advantages of managing money and you can save and invest your surplus to help it grow in value over a course of time.