The Budget Talk – Part Two

posted on Nov 15, 2019

Budget Thy Income

Let's get something straight before we proceed.  Income is the take-home pay that you have after taxes, insurance etc.

Making a budget and sticking to it is important in having a strong financial future. You become healthy - Financially.

When you create a budget, two things happen:

·         You take control of your life

·         Your stress level diminishes

Being financially stable is one - if not the only - reason why you have to leave the comfort of your bed to work every day. Now imagine doing that every day of your life and not having an idea of how your earnings are faring in your pocket, sucks right?

Budget Formula

There is no easy way to creating a budget or a singular method to it but there is a formula which can be adhered to:

              Budget       =       50/30/20

                                          Income

This formula simply states that you should devote 50% of your income to NEEDS, important needs such as;

·         Rent

·         Food

·         Gas, fuel etc

And basically, other things that are necessary for survival.

Then put the 30% towards WANTS such as;

·         A new shoe, bag, shirt etc

·         The cost of upgrades such as choosing a Benz instead of a Toyota

·         Movie night with boo or bae at the cinema - there's no crime going alone too.

The last 20% is SAVED in an emergency fund, another investment account, or used to make extra payment on outstanding debt. The major value of the 20% is to save for rainy days.

Budget Tips

The main goal of creating or having a budget is for your monthly income to last. To be financially stable before your next payday, consider the following:

1.    Pay your monthly bills

2.    Set aside money you'll need for weekly and day-to-day expenses

3.    Put money into savings

4.    Set aside money for larger expenses - car repairs

5.    Set aside money for your major future goals

Can I really?

Creating and sticking to a budget can be quite tricky. It's like trying to keep fit (jogging) or quitting a bad habit, you will need effort to make it happen.

Motivation is needed to conform to a created budget. Probably with the knowledge that you might go broke or knowing at the end of the month, your health never dwindled.

It is possible your income might not help with the budget you would like to create. There are strategies to increasing your income which includes getting a higher paying job, having a side hustle or finding a roommate to help reduce rent fee.

You can also cut expenses by eliminating impulse buys.

Building a sustainable financial life that can handle budgeting properly demands conscious self-discipline and learning.

You can talk to a financial expert to help you plan your way into a well-rounded financial life where budgeting is no longer a pain in the ass.

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