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4 Ways to Protect Your Family’s Finances

May 2, 2021 By Nickida

Everyone wants to protect their family and ensure that they are financially secure in the future. Circumstances can change at the drop of a hat, and you must manage your money well and plan for unexpected costs. Below are four smart ways to protect your family’s finances: 

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1. Create a Household Budget 

Having a household budget is a key part of good financial management. You should have a clear understanding of where your money goes each month and stick with a budget. To create a household budget, you must start by listing all of your monthly outgoings, such as mortgage repayments, rent, utilities, food, and other family expenses.

Deduct your outgoings from your incomings (e.g., your salary) to calculate how much you can afford to save each month. Monitor your spending closely and avoid going over your allocated budget. The best approach to saving is to set up automatic transfers into a dedicated savings account each month.

If money gets tight at the end of the month, consider increasing your budget or finding ways to cut household expenses. You can use this free family budget calculator to work out your monthly budget. 

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2. Apply for Insurance 

Insurance will protect your family’s finances against various risks and unexpected costs. For instance, a health insurance plan will cover the cost of urgent medical treatment. There are health insurance policies to suit every family and budget.

For example, ACA health insurance plans are affordable and will give you basic health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage. You can get the most out of your health insurance by reading the policy details thoroughly, choosing a plan that suits your needs, and choosing a highly rated provider. 

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3. Pay off Your Debts 

Most families have to borrow money to buy a house, a car, or other large purchases. Having some debt is normal, but poor debt management can cause serious money issues and stress. With that in mind, you must have a plan in place to pay off your debts as quickly as possible. Calculate how much money you can afford to repay each month and try to make more than the minimum repayments.

Focusing on clearing debts with the highest interest rates first, e.g., credit cards. Protect your family’s financial future by avoiding taking out unnecessary loans and paying off any debts you do have as quickly as possible. If you are struggling with debt, then speak to a financial advisor for guidance. 

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4. Reduce Unnecessary Costs 

Lowering your monthly outgoings is one of the easiest ways to boost your savings, clear debt, and improve your financial position. Most families have unnecessary costs that they can eliminate or lower. For instance, cook budget-friendly meals at home instead of eating out or ordering a takeaway.

You can also swap expensive family activities like going to the cinema for a cheaper alternative like planning a family movie night at home. Go through your monthly expenses and look for ways to cut unnecessary costs from your budget. 

Filed Under: Credit Education & Credit Tips, Finance/Budget Tagged With: Budgeting, Debt, Debt Payoff, Family Budget, Managing Family Bills, Money Management

About Nickida

Nickida is a first-generation Trinidadian American wife and mother of four. She enjoys sharing recipes from her childhood growing up in Trinidad with her readers. Nickida has a son with Autism and shares posts around traveling with a child with special needs to help other families like her own. She loves television, movies and is a true 80's baby.

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About Nickida

Nickida is a first-generation Trinidadian American wife and mother of four. She enjoys sharing recipes from her childhood growing up in Trinidad with her readers. Nickida has a son with Autism and shares posts around traveling with a child with special needs to help other families like her own. She loves television, movies and is a true 80's baby.

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