Practical Ways To Improve Your Financial Situation

20 December 2019


So...what is your financial situation like?

If you are currently struggling with money or if you want to have more cash for the fun things in life, then you might want to take steps to improve matters.

Check out our tips below, and if you haven't done so already, implement them in your life. This time next year, you might then be in a better financial situation than you are at the moment.

#1: Get on top of your debts


From credit cards to mortgages, most of us have at least one debt tying us down to a life of financial misery. Now, getting on top of them is easier said than done, we know, but efforts do need to be made. As examples, you could…

Consolidate your existing loans into one easier-to-manage payment. Talk to your bank or research those loan companies that can help you achieve this.

If you have a mortgage, consider a refinance home loan. By speaking to a home loan broker, you might be able to replace your current mortgage with something containing fewer interest charges.

Pay off more than the minimum on your debts each month. This way, you will get rid of them sooner rather than later.

Ask for help! Visit the debt charities in your area and seek their advice. Or bury your pride and speak to friends and family members, as they might be able to help you financially.


#2: Find ways to make more money


If you don't have enough money, then you might want to make more of it. You can do this in the following ways.

Sell anything you don't need. Not only will take a positive step towards tackling your clutter this way, but you will also have that extra cash to go into your savings or to buy something nice for yourself.

Consider a side-hustle. There are all kinds of ways to make an extra income, such as playing real cash games or starting your own business, so if your current job isn't conducive to your lifestyle needs, think about the types of side-hustle you could take on. Here are just a few of the ways you can make extra cash in your spare time.

Ditch your job! Not straight away, of course, as that would be crazy! But if there are no opportunities for promotion at your place of work, and if it's never going to solve your financial issues, it might be time to look for a better-paid job or career.


#3: Cut down your household expenses


To improve your financial situation, the onus is on you to find ways to reduce some of your expenses. Here are a couple of useful ideas.

Price compare everything! Go online, and use those comparison services that will help you find better deals on your insurance, utilities, supermarket shopping, and the fuel you pump into your car. There are probably price comparison services for other expenses too, so do a Google search, and then opt for the cheaper deals.

Create better habits at home. In practice, this might mean doing more to conserve energy to cut down on your utility bills. You might freeze unused food instead of wasting it. And you could resist the urge to go crazy with your credit card when shopping online.


There is much you could do to improve your financial situation, so use our ideas, and think about what else you could do. You will then have more money to spend or save, and your life will become richer (literally and figuratively) as a result.