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There comes a time when we can all start to struggle financially. We can feel the pinch that is unexpected bills or the pressure from family members to do thing son the weekend or go on summer holidays. With fixed incomes being a real issue for many households these days where else is there to turn. If you are struggling financially, there are things you can do. I wanted to share with you just four of them to give you the inspiration to make things better.
Have emergency back up plans
One of the first things to think about would be to make sure you have some emergency backup plans. This is for when you have those unexpected bills like the car breaking down, an appliance suddenly not working or essential funds to get something fixed in your home. You might also want to consider building up savings of your own. Even if you sacrifice a little bit each week it can really build up over time to help you when you are struggling the most.
Start reducing your outgoings as much as possible
We all have those regular amounts leaving our banks each month but could there be any way to reduce them? The answer is yes. Things like insurance products and energy providers tend to save their best deals for new customers, so by switching providers you can bag yourself better rates and offers. The food shop is one bill you have complete control over, so reducing it should be simple by doing things like meal planning and also writing a list before heading to the shops. Even changing where you shop or switching from branded to shop own products can significantly reduce the amount you spend each week.
Money is around you
Believe it or not, you are probably surrounded by money as you are reading this article. We all have unwanted items in our homes that you may no longer have a need for but it doesn’t mean someone else won’t buy it. Platforms like www.eBay.com are a great way to build up your money by selling things you no longer want. Decluttering can also be very therapeutic and can actually help you to improve your home surroundings. Also you could use apps that specifically buy things like technology, books, DVD’s and CD’s. They can give you an instant price and all you do is box them up and ship them off.
Use your spare time wisely
Finally, we all have some spare time that we could perhaps be using more wisely. It could mean that you have a hobby such as blogging that you could start monetizing. Maybe filling out online surveys for a fee and building up some spare cash that way. You could even register on a mystery shopping app or website where you can perform mystery shops for a fee and even gain things like meals or money towards shopping. Which can then help reduce outgoings in other ways.
I hope that this has given you some inspiration on some of the things you could do if you are struggling financially.