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Keeping Track Of Your Personal Finances
By David Neehly
We have often heard about people who are known to be experts
at managing finances at office but financial matters at home
are relegated to a backseat. Maintaining accounts seems to be
an intimidating thought for most of us who are not accountants.
However, it is not a feasible idea to go about dealing with a
problem this way. What is required is to take the bull right
by its horns.
One of the important determinants of the personal finance is
credit. In the domain of finance the credit score holds the key
to the success. In the absence of respectable credit score, you
would not be able to borrow money or obtain a home loan or a
vehicle loan. The importance of this number can be judged by
the fact that if this number goes wrong then it has the ability
of leaving your goals unfulfilled.
Your credit number is directly associated with the credit that
is currently in your name. Individuals who abuse credit cards
and rack up high bills often have poor credit scores. Remember,
it is not the amount your charge that can become detrimental
to your credit, rather it is the amount you keep on your credit
cards that can prove harmful. Use your credit cards wisely and
carefully check your monthly statement. Once your statement
has arrived, strive to pay off your outstanding bill in full
each month.
In today's society, identity theft is often a problem. If
someone steals your identity, they can wreck your finances,
ruin your credit, and tarnish your good name and reputation.
In order to prevent identity theft, carefully monitor all your
financial statements and safe guard your personal information.
Most individuals put off saving towards retirement until a later
date. Quite often, these individuals are often caught off guard
by their rapidly approaching retirement date and the non-existent
retirement fund. Instead of waiting until tomorrow, begin today.
Take control of your personal finance situation and invest in a
retirement fund immediately. Begin putting a portion of your
income in this account in order to secure your future.
Make a budget and stick to it. It is an excellent tool to cut
down spending and control your finances. When you can see
exactly what numbers go in the income and expenditure columns
you can easily spot the problem areas. The only money you have
to spend in the month is that which remains after taking out
items such as a rent or mortgage payment, car payment, insurance,
utilities, and food.
If you are unsure how to go about setting your personal finance
records straight, contact an accountant. He or she will be able
to correct any potential problems while ensuring your future will
be successful.
The world of finance is fascinating. There's no need to be scared
of it. Just keep your finances straight and you will be able to
build, or rebuild, your credit score.
Article written by David Neehly.
About the Author
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David Neehly
financial planner WA
comprehensive wealth management WA
email: jupita_fanklin12@yahoo.com
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