How to Get into the Habit of Saving Money

Developing a habit to save money is essential if you are looking to lead a financially healthy life. If you do not understand the importance of protecting money early on in life, check out Rohan and Ayush’s story.

Much like any good habit, it takes time to develop the habit of keeping your finances under control.

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In this blog, we talk about some simple steps that you can take to get into the habit of saving money:

1. Make a Budget - A budget is a tool that helps you plan your upcoming expenses. It enables you to control your spendings and control what you want to spend your hard-earned money on. We often spend a lot of money on impulse purchases, and a budget is a perfect tool to prevent you from doing that. When creating an account, you can also pre-plan how much you will save each month, so it will help you set your financial goals and become regular with the habit of saving.

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2. Track your Expenses - Tracking your expenses is the first habit that you should work on building if you are looking to control your finances. You cannot manage what you cannot measure. Once you start tracking your expenses, you will get a better understanding of where you are spending your money and will be able to manage it much better. You can keep a check on the places you are overspending and even set a limit to how much you are willing to spend on a particular category.

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3. Automate your Investments - If you are a salaried employee, you might want to set up a SIP in which some portion of your salary will automatically get deducted as soon as your paycheck arrives. This will make sure that you spend only the income left after saving, and you will be regular with your savings.

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4. Save on your Taxes - Saving money on taxes and all other fees are essential. Remember, a penny saved is a penny earned. Learn about personal finance and taxes. Consult a financial advisor and make sure that you manage your taxes well to save as much money as possible.

5. Avoid Unnecessary Interest - If you use a credit card or have an outstanding loan, you should plan to get debt-free. Paying high-interest fees doesn’t help your savings plan and will only delay you from reaching your financial goals.

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