It’s the first week of the month and your salary has finished. Why? If you can’t comprehensively answer that question then this post is for you.

Your salary or income is what most determines your lifestyle. Being able to manage your money effectively can be the difference in how and when you achieve financial freedom. If you are struggling with managing money, here’s how you can build a money routine that will ensure you meet your financial goals.

1. Track your spending
The first step to managing your salary wisely is to know where every cent is going. Keep an eye on how much you’re spending and for what, especially when it comes to personal expenses.

Make use of tracking apps, spreadsheets or even a book and pen if that’s what works for you, but you should be able to account for every penny of your paycheck.

2. Stick to your budget
Budgeting is the baseline of all financial planning. It helps you stay in control of your money and allows you to keep a track of your expenses.

Plan for every expense carefully; whether it’s the 50-30-20 or 70-20-10 budgeting rule you intend to use, make a budget and stick to it.

3. Pay Off Debts
Another step to managing your salary wisely is to include a provision to pay off existing debt on time. It should be a priority when planning your salary.

Debt can be a heavy burden on your personal finances. You should consider paying them off as soon as possible once you start to generate a steady revenue stream.

4. Invest in what works for you
Besides an emergency fund, you should set aside some of your income towards investing for the future. You can start small while you figure out what option works best for you.

Depending on your age and your financial goals, create an investment plan and build a diversified portfolio to secure your future.

5. Treat yourself wisely
It's important to leave room for some of your wants to stay on track. If you don’t, you’ll be discouraged and eventually give into the pressure to splurge unnecessarily.

Just remember to keep it simple. If you want to buy yourself a gift, it should be budgeted for. Planning for your future doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your happiness in the present.

6. Automate your finances
Putting your money on autopilot is a really great way to successfully stick to your budget and financial goals. You can sign up for automatic debits or set up bill pay with your bank.

Do this for your savings, investments and bill payments to ensure they are paid on time. Make necessary adjustments occasionally to ensure everything is going as planned.

Final Thoughts
The biggest favour you can do yourself is to smartly manage your money once your salary is paid. To live a comfortable life, implement these habits to make it easy for you to manage money.

Depends on the salary,no b all dis peanut may no de do person for 2weeks!

Can this apply to salary of 30k too?

OK

People never get job for Naija, you come dey teach them how to manage salary... Which salary?

Salary nah scam

Good!!!


Proverbs 13:22: A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. In God's book, a good man thinks generationally. He does not just prepare for his children's future, but for his grandchildren's.

Na so.

Salary these days is just to feed us.... 200k for whole 30 days is bizarre.....

Investment! Very important

Once Nigeria systems can work, you can manage your salary.

Investment! Very important

Question: How To Manage Your Salary Wisely
Answer: Give the 70% of your total income to your WIFE

You'd have to invest from what you save.

Save a portion of it and write down things you want using a scale of preference.

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Try as much as possible to stay away from bashi/debts.

utenwuson:
Salary these days is just to feed us.... 200k for whole 30 days is bizarre.....

U never ready sir

Nice one

Nice tips. But it is difficult some times to plan due to hike in prices. You will buy something #10 today, by tomorrow e don reach #20. The inconsistency is a very big problem for Nigeria.

Great

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