If You Have Money Worries Then Confront Them Head-On

If you have money worries then the worst thing that you can do is ignore them. You need to take action as this will stop the situation getting any worse and will give you back a sense of control.

Your Money Worries - What Are They?

Are you worried about your level of debt, low income, or being able to invest for the future? The solutions that you adopt will depend a lot on the answer to this question. One of the first things to do is to write down all of your income and expenditure, any debts, and any savings or investments that you may have. This will form the foundation of your decision making process.

Money Worries - Debt

If you have a high level of debt and are worried about being able to repay it then you should seek the help of the many debt-related charities to help you resolve the problem (e.g. the Citizens Advice Bureau or the Consumer Credit Counseling Service in the UK). If however you are able to make the payments on your loans then you could try to reduce your monthly spending to free up money that could be used to pay your debts off faster.

Money Worries - Income

If you have lost your job or are on low income then check that you are receiving all of the state benefits that you are entitled to - again the Citizens Advice Bureau should be able to help you. Investigate training that you could complete that would qualify you for a higher paying job. Register on a job site to keep an eye on jobs that are coming up in your area.

Investing For the Future

If you don't have enough money to invest in a pension or savings then start off by looking at the budget you have prepared and identify areas where savings could be made, e.g. reducing television subscription deals or shopping at discount retailers. You will be surprised how much your monthly budget can be reduced without significantly changing your lifestyle.