If you are not used to managing money because you have only recently become emancipated (e.g. you are a college student!) you may find yourself frittering your money away on entertainment and pizzas. Avoid any debts by properly managing your finances.
One way to improve your finances is to refuse to pay full price for anything. It is not prudent to restrict your purchases to certain brands unless those brands are truly better. When you do buy brand name items, look for manufacturers’ coupons and use them! For example, if Coke is your brand of choice but Pepsi is offering a one dollar off coupon, the Pepsi choice will save you money.
Credit Score
If you desire a favorable credit score, use two, three or four credit cards. It can take quite some time to establish a satisfactory credit score if you only utilize one credit card, but if you use more than four, you are unable to handle your finances in an efficient manner. Start out slow with just two cards and gradually build your way up, if needed.
Sometimes your score will actually drop for no good reason. This is normal and doesn’t mean that you’ve done something wrong. If you keep up on your credit report your score will go up!
A good health insurance policy can save you from financial strife. Everyone is going to face health problems. This is why you have to be sure you’re getting the best health insurance you can afford. It doesn’t take long for medical bills to add up, and even a minor health problem can be very costly. Bills of this nature can ruin you financially without health insurance.
If you’re married, the spouse who has the best credit history should apply for any loans. If your credit is poor, you can build it back up by paying off credits each month. When you and your spouse both have high credit, it will be possible to get two loans so the debt is distributed.
Stay away from excess debt by making a budget and planning your expenditures so that you get the most out of every paycheck. Use the information in this article wisely and you can stay out of debt forever.
