Budgeting

Budgeting

Do you know how much you spend – each week, each month, each quarter?

If your money seems to disappear, try setting yourself a firm but achievable budget and start taking control of your money.

There are many ways to have your money working harder:

• identify your medium to long term personal goals and prioritise them
• take a hard look at your bills to see how you have been spending your money and work out where you can cut down
• identify debts that have the highest interest charge and pay these off as a priority
• consider having part of your salary regularly deducted from your savings account and transferred to an investment account
• create a realistic but firm budget to help determine your saving capacity
• reward yourself when you reach budget milestones.

Why not take a look at our budget planner which can help you get your finances in order. A Bridges financial planner can help you assess your individual needs, explain suitable investments and develop appropriate strategies.

To find out more about how financial planning could help you view the 'How a financial planner can help' online video.

Visit the Bridges website to find out more about Bridges and the vast range of services available.

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Disclaimer: In referring members to Bridges, Ford Co-operative Credit Society Limited does not accept liability or responsibility for any act or omission or advice provided by Bridges or its authorised Representatives. Bridges is part of the IOOF Group.