How do I allocate my Salary?

Being at the point of time in our lives, where we finally feel financially able is enthralling. However, it is imperative to not go overboard on spending, and channelize our monetary resources.

We make numerous mistakes during this phase of our lives like we spend more than we earn.
This pushes us in a deep pit of financial fixes.
Hence, a steady income needs a steady management.

Striking the right balance between what we earn and what we save impacts our future positively and reduces the possibility of cash crunches.

But the most common question is “ How do we go about it it? How to distribute our salary for expenses and save?”
So having a financial plan in picture is a always a good sign. Below is one such plan that can help us in resolving the issue.

The Boon of Budgetary Planning: –

Having a well-schemed budget is as necessary as breathing and it is just the half battle won.
Our pockets empty faster than they fill. They forever bear the “Low on cash” Tag

This efficacy of the plan lies in how we divide our expenditure into duties, obligations and splurges.
At the end of the day, we earn to spend but we need to spend right.

So we should draw a plan that broadly classifies our division of expenditure into the following: –

Savings:-
Having a foresight for the future helps us guard our money better.
The maestros of investment suggest that “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving”

We should dedicate 20 percent of our salary towards investments for future.
Also savings should not be just confined to the walls of emergencies, savings can also be for planning our future better. This holds true, especially when the tax rates surge higher with passing time.We do not want to be like the sitting ducks to the taxing alligators. Regular and planned investment, eases the financial burden over a period of time, Gradually with this scheme of action, you won’t even realize the substantial chunk of funds that are left in your kitty.

Routine lifestyle expenses: –

Allot a good 50 percent towards your household finances. These finances are unavoidable and necessary. From rent to electricity bill, timely payment is essential. Plan your lifestyle in a way such that the expenses towards it do not surpass the allotted percentage.

For example: – Going overboard with the usage of electrical appliances or unnecessary wastage of power can render mammoth sized bills. So it is advisable to monitor and regulate the use.

Food and Clothing

Both of these fall in the “can’t live without category”, so we cannot really compromise. However what is in our hands is wise spending.

If we invest cautiously , we can have a good share of funds to choose from our favourite brand of garments.

Debt/Loans

Repayment should be one of your top priorities. Dilly-dallying the repayment, will only increase the burden on your shoulders and make them droop to the monetary pressure. Also, it spoils the credit score which in turn reduces your chance of accessing loan in the future.

The debts and dues need to be dutifully cleared. So a 25 percent should be allotted for this.

Recreational Purposes:-

Now you will still be left with some money, you can pamper yourself with some shopping sprees , binge eating and partying.

Because who wants a life filled with blues and greys . We believe “Jab jeb ho full toh Life Colourful”

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