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Personal Finance

Good personal finance habits encompass a range of subtopics that will influence a person's overall financial wellness. Managing household finances is more than simply bringing a paycheck home every week. Families also need to work through budgeting, savings, economic changes, unexpected costs, and other factors that can influence their financial health.

When someone doesn't have good systems in place or a solid education about personal finances, it often leads to financial issues that include excessive debt. Over time, these financial mistakes continue to compound, until the person is no longer able to keep up payments and obligations.

A bit of proactive work now is critical to prevent financial issues in the future. The following are a few common things that will contribute to your financial wellness in the future.

Saving Money

A wish list of things you want for the house can be fun to have. However, be careful to avoid spending every penny that comes in. Saving money is an important step to help you prepare for a rainy day. When a bit of cash is set aside in a savings account, it reduces the likelihood that you will need to go into debt when unexpected costs come up.

Some families have a savings plan in place with an automatic withdrawal that comes from every paycheck. Creating a system for saving money makes it an automatic process of setting cash aside so it's available in the future. It can be helpful to have a separate account, so your savings aren't mixed in with your main spending accounts.

Remember, even the smallest of savings will add up over time. Look for ways you can cut costs on groceries, household items, holiday décor, entertainment, and eating out, among other things. Shopping the sales and avoiding unnecessary purchases will free up more money that can be set aside in a savings account for the future.

Keeping Up with Current Events

Paying attention to current events can also play a role in how you choose to manage your money. When the economy slows down, it's a natural response for people to reduce their spending on "extras." It's smart for families to watch the headlines and look for cues that could have a trickle-down effect on family spending.

Current events might seem far removed from your personal life, but everything can have a ripple effect on your finances. For example, news about changes in trade tariffs could impact the price you pay for things in the future. Alternatively, current events could affect your employment industry, eventually leading to job loss if the economy slows down. Preparing for the future is important, so you aren't unprepared when current events affect your income or spending.

Gaining a Greater Financial Education

Your education about money is another aspect to consider if you're ready to improve your financial situation. When a person learns about budgeting and money management, it naturally changes his or her spending behaviors.

Additionally, financial education can help you save money in various aspects of life. One example is learning how to leverage tax write-offs for your small business, which will help by decreasing the amount of taxes you need to pay each year. This knowledge not only saves you money now, but you can also benefit from the ongoing benefits of tax write-offs in the future.

Gifting & Giving Strategically

Several strategies can protect your finances when choosing gifts for loved ones. When shopping for a holiday, birthday, or anniversary, look for ways to save cash on the purchase. It's not necessary to spend a lot of money to show someone you care; the thoughtfulness of the gift is much more important than the price tag. Consider your relationship with the person and find unique, customized gifts that match his or her interests.

Consider strategic gifting if large amounts of money pass from one family member to another. For example, consider giving your children or grandchildren a 529 college savings plan. This gift helps your loved one afford higher education in the future, and you can enjoy the available tax savings benefits.

Making More Money

Increasing your income is the most obvious way to improve your financial situation. If you're running into debt issues because you can't make ends meet, then it might be time to ask for a raise or start looking for a higher-paying job.

Moreover, don't overlook the money that's possible through a side hustle. You might be able to pick up some part-time work to pay off a few outstanding debts. Alternatively, work-from-home opportunities can make it easy to bring in extra cash in the evenings or on the weekends when you're away from your regular job.

Managing Your Expenses

Rent, utilities, groceries, and other ongoing costs are unavoidable. However, there are ways to control these household expenses so you aren't over-extended when it comes to other regular expenses. If you find it challenging to keep up with bill payments every month, then it might be time to look for areas where you can reduce your overhead costs.

When was the last time you negotiated a bill? You can call your phone provider or cable company to ask for discounted services or new packages that will reduce your costs. Sometimes, it makes sense to switch providers if you can save money in the long run. Another strategy is to make sure that more of your debt payments are going toward the principle of the loan by negotiating cheaper interest rates or different payment terms.

Start Improving Your Personal Finance

Mastering personal finance can bring financial peace to your family. When you're consistent about maintaining the habits that lead to financial success, then you can avoid common financial stressors.

Don't be too shy to ask for help if you're coming up short in certain aspects of your personal finance. Programs are in place to help with debt negotiations and repayment. It's easier to keep up with life's expenses when debt is managed effectively.

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** Audited by: Dianne Ernsting ** Easy National Debt Relief Caller: April Transcribed WE 2/28/2021 April: My calls may be recorded as well. How did you first hear about National Debt Relief? CHARLES: Let’s see. I was with another company and I wasn't happy with their service, so I started searching for another one. And National Debt Relief came up. And when I called and talked to them, I was so impressed by their customer service. I was like, “Wow! I have to try this company.” April: So now, whenever you first signed up with National Debt Relief, could they work with you in terms of consolidating your debt as you needed? CHARLES: Oh, yeah. Yeah. April: Well, how far are you at this point? Are you most of the way through, halfway, or just started? CHARLES: About halfway, I would say. April: That’s better than where you started. CHARLES: Absolutely. Absolutely. April: Well, so how would you describe the experience you had with the representatives who helped you through the process? CHARLES: Oh, my gosh. He was absolutely the best. In the past, when I was able to work, I gave superior excellence as far as customer service was concerned. And the gentleman that helped me, he was another me. He did everything and anything possible to answer all my questions and make sure that I felt comfortable. And actually, in talking to him, I felt like I knew him for the longest time. And he added a little bit of his own personal statement into our initial conversation, which helped make me feel more comfortable with him and like he really cared. And in the end, I feel that he really did. April: So they helped you feel very comfortable and confident in going with the procedure. CHARLES: Oh. yeah. April: And since you've started, you’ve made such progress that it's hard to stop. I imagine. That's great. CHARLES: Yes. April: With your overall experience then, where would you rate National Debt Relief with a scale of one to five if five stars says that you’d recommend this to your friends and one star is you’re very dissatisfied? CHARLES: A 5. April: Since you started using National Debt Relief, how would you say it’s impacted your life, if any? CHARLES: Well, with the exception of COVID going on, I would say that it's made me a lot more relaxed and I'm not as stressed out as I was. And I am glad that I'm able to pay the debtors something at least. April: If you ever had a time where you couldn't pay well, were they able to work with you in terms of payment if you ever needed the help? CHARLES: Yes. April: So what were your thoughts about the cost of the service in relation to the quality of which you received service? CHARLES: Oh, there's many times I think they should be getting more than what they're getting for the type of service and the confidence that they instill in you. Everything that they said they were going to do in the beginning, they are doing, they have been doing, they're continuing to do. And I don't know if you know this or not, but I lost my vision recently. But I called National Debt and I let them know what was going on with my health, what my health conditions are. And then when I started losing my sight, I called them to tell them, “I think I'm losing my sight. I think I'm going blind. How am I going to continue on?” And they said not to worry. “We've got you taken care of.” They told me how bad they felt that I lost my vision and that they were going to do everything possible to take care of me in a different format than they would take care of a regular sighted person. April: In what ways were they able to implement a customized service for you at that point? CHARLES: Oh, my gosh. They still do everything that they did as if I were sighted, except they call me. I've given them another number that they could send a text to if I had to call them back right away, if it was an emergency. But for the most part, they just call me and tell me what they need to do or what needs to be done, or, “This is an update,” or, “This is what we suggest you do,” and so on. So I still feel very confident in their abilities and everything. April: So basically, instead of relying on you to see an email for updates on what's going on, they will call you to give you a verbal of what's going on? CHARLES: Yes, ma'am. Yeah. April: That's wonderful. CHARLES: Yeah. It is wonderful. And I don't know many companies today that are willing to do that. "You’ve all gone over above and beyond the call of duty," I tell them every time. April: And that really tells me that they have compassion over there, too. So that's good. CHARLES: Yes. April: I would love to use the experience you had and share that to the world, where if it's okay with you, we would publish that on our webpage here. So it'd be on a public webpage. But the goal is to help other consumers who may be in the same boat to help themselves, of course, to make some better choices. And would that be okay with you? CHARLES: Sure. Absolutely. April: And just so you know, I won't use your last name. It will just be the first name. CHARLES: Sure. April: Is that a link you want to receive? CHARLES: No, I'm fine.

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