Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Basics Of Personal Finance And Financial Freedom

Have you ever thought about where your money goes every month?

It seems as if we can hardly, if at all, afford to do things we want to because our financial obligations are holding us back. If you have experienced such thoughts and feelings, perhaps its time to take a look at your financial situation and assess whether you are practicing good personal finance management or making some mistakes.

What exactly does personal finance management stand for?

It’s all about spending within your income, planning for the future and solving financial problems as and when they arise. Most people pay more than they can afford to and fail to plan for the future or solve their financial issues smoothly.

This article can help you learn to take charge of your finances by planning your personal finances and getting started towards financial freedom on the right foot. Do something about your finances and take charge of your destiny!

Whoever said that planning your personal finances comes naturally was absolutely WRONG. Not everyone is born with the skills to be a great financial manager. In fact, a majority of people have to take help and guidance from others to understand, plan and implement financial management tips.

Firstly, you need to analyze your present financial situation. One of the most critical goals for anyone is financial independence. Collect accurate data about your personal finances and calculate your NET WORTH including:

a. Real estate
b. Savings and retirement accounts
c. Other assets

This activity helps you decide how much money you have and how much can be set aside to meet future goals and needs.

I would also suggest you to prepare a BUDGET. A personal finance budget is information made up of your income and expenses and the more accurate this information, the more likely you are to be able to fulfill your dream of financial freedom. Such a budget can be prepared once a year and must include a list of your monthly expenses.

Make sure to include all expenses in the budget. Check all your paid bills, check register and credit card receipts to find expenditures that recur every month and rare expenditures too. You need to be prepared for making some small sacrifices for successful personal finance budgeting.

Always remember to see where your money is actually going.

Next, make an investment and finance plan. Once the fundamental state of your personal financial security has been setup, you can look towards the different techniques of wealth creation and financial freedom. Make a plan for your REAL INTERESTS in life and make it as simple or detailed as you want to.

These simple tips can be the key to your financial management success and financial freedom. Take control of your money and you won’t have to worry about debt controlling your life.

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