Smart Basic Money Moves for Financial Success

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Smart Basic Money Moves for Financial Success

Take charge of your financial future with these must-know tips for budgeting, saving, credit/debt, and financial knowledge.

Tell Every Dollar Where to Go

Budgeting

  • Give every dollar a job – Create a budget that works for you. Start
    by calculating your monthly income and expenses. The goal is to
    keep expenses less than income.
  • Track your spending – Know where your money goes! Keep track
    of the dollars you spend to stick to your budget.
  • Live within your means – Cut unnecessary expenses & spend
    wisely.
Give Your Money Time to Grow

Savings

  • Build an emergency fund – Save a little each month for the
    unexpected. To start, you can save a dollar a day.
  • Plan for big purchases – Save up instead of relying on debt.
  • Invest in your future – Start saving for retirement as early as
    possible to give your money time to grow.
Be Wise with Debt

Credit/Debt Management

  • Be wise with debt – Avoid it if you can; if not, keep payments
    manageable. Make sure the payments fit within your budget.
  • Be mindful of credit – Avoid high balances & unnecessary interest.
Keep Learning

Financial Knowledge

  • Keep learning – Financial knowledge = financial power!
  • Ask for help – A financial advisor can offer guidance through your
    bank or credit union.

Resources for Financial Literacy: 

Create a Budget

Track Your Spending

How to Save

Retirement

Reduce Debt

Boosting FInancial Capability

The information found within this article was sourced from: Patrice G. Dollar, M.S., CFP®, Family Resource Management Extension Associate