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You are here: Home / Personal Finance / 5 Reasons Now Is the Time to Be Frugal and Smart with Your Money

5 Reasons Now Is the Time to Be Frugal and Smart with Your Money

June 28, 2014 by Savannah Coulsen 2 Comments

Most people will deal with financial difficulties at some point in their lives. Now, more than ever, it has become extremely important to be frugal and to manage your money well.

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The job market has become more competitive and prices of essential goods have increased since the recent recession.

If you are not being smart about your money, you could be setting yourself up for major financial problems.

To save for an emergency

Being frugal will give you the chance to save money that you may need to have in an emergency. According to Faber Inc., Edmonton bankruptcy trustees, some of the most common reasons for financial hardship are loss of a job, illnesses, and injuries. It is important to have money to fall back on.

No job is secure

Many companies are eliminating positions or consolidating work. Many companies are also closing due to loss of profit and bankruptcy. If you find yourself suddenly unemployed, having savings to fall back on may be essential.

A rise in cost of living

You cannot negotiate some financial obligations. Rent, car payments, and utility bills are obligations that you must pay and are not likely to be able to pay less than you currently do.

Instead, saving money on things such as your cable package or cell phone plan can help to offset the rising gas and food prices.

To be able to retire on time

Many people are finding that they are unable to retire when they normally would. If they have lost a job or had to use their savings to pay their expenses while sick, they may have to put off retirement.

By being smart about your money, you can make sure to have money set aside for when you are ready to leave the workforce.

Stress reduction

When you are constantly worried about money, you cannot relax. Stress can lead to illnesses that can take you away from work and cause more money problems.

By living frugally, you can stress less about whether you will be able to make next month’s rent or car payment and focus more on living life.

You do not have to live your life afraid of the possible financial downfalls. Taking steps to be smarter with your money will help you to be confident that you will be able to pay your bills, handle a financial emergency, and eventually retire.

Now is the time to start taking control of your financial well-being.

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Savannah Coulsen is a freelance writer. She lives in Raleigh. Savannah loves to read and write, and she hopes to write a novel someday. Savannah also loves learning and is a self-proclaimed health guru.
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