So I have seen a lot of topics relating to different methods of managing money ("How to earn Bitcoin, "How to save money") and the likes. Now I would like to see what are the best ways people can come up with in regards to managing their money. I find creating a budget is one of the fundamentals of managing money. If you have no records, you can't know exactly how much money you have to spend each month. Another piece of advice I would like to give to people is to not use your credit card unless you're able to pay it off in full at the end of the week.
Any input?
Totally with you on keeping a budget. I was brought up to never take credit (which I'm quite proud in, although I'm sure many would think me daft to not take advantage of the companies willing to give me free money). I don't have a mortgage, never use HP to purchase anything and stick to using the small budget I allow myself as 'pocket money' each month.
Pocket money is important, we all need to let loose a bit sometime!
Best ways I'd advise?
1. keep records - a diary or calendar that has many areas for General Bills, Food shopping, Planned excursions.
2. have a holiday/fun money fund and keep count of how much is in it.
3. Use online auctions, car boot sales, jumbles/garage sales and earn money off your old junk. Use this as the income generator for that holiday fund. I believe holidays are not a necessary so make yourself earn them!