subject: Better Organisation Of Your Finances Can Improve Quality Of Life [print this page] It is a sad fact of life that more and more people are struggling with their finances, which is in turn leading to other problems. Debt issues can aften be the cause of stress and relationship problems even cause your marriage to go wrong. The following article looks at what can be done to overcome your problems.
The first course of action should always be to put pen to paper and write down exactly what it is that you have to pay each month and also what you have got coming in. When you have your list in front of you be ruthless and cut back everything that you can to minimise your outgoings. Are there any luxuries that can be cut back such as Sky TV or your usual Wednesday night curry from the local Indian restaurant? There is one thing that is certain if you are struggling and you fail to take any actions then things are not likely to get any better anytime soon.
Maybe you could write to your creditors and let them know about your current situation and ask them if they would consider freezing your interest charges and accepting reduced payments from you until you get back on your feet. Can you get any overtime at work or do anything else to earn some extra money? Can you reduce what you are spending on your weekly shopping bill, maybe buying tinned Tuna instead of tinned Salmon? Can you walk to work instead of taking the car and reduce what you are spending on your weekly fuel bill? Can you turn the heating down a notch or two that will help reduce your costs? It is important that you fidn ans many ways as possible to minimise your outgoings or maximise your income. It does not matter if you are only making small changes to your spending habits so long as you make enough of them they can have a serious effect.
An alternative would be to apply for a debt consolidation loan, this can make quite a difference if the reason for your issues is a number of outstanding credit card and loan debts. A debt consolidation loan can have a significant impact on your monthly outgoings, and make all the difference especially when combined with working to a tight budget and cutting back on any extravagant spending that may be happening. If you do decide to apply for a debt consolidation loan, you should always make sure that you apply through a reputable broker who has access to all the products from all the lenders that way you should be guaranteed to get the best rate that is available.
One thing is for certain, and that is if you bury your head in the sand and hope that things will get better on their own, then you are asking for trouble. Make a decision to change the way you manage your finances on a day by day basis, doing so can go a long way to improving your financial situation
