As the cost of living crisis affects more and more people every day, the country also faces a major rise in inflation, interest rates and currency decline.

With everything that’s going on in the economy right now, we’re all looking at how we can not only make the most of our money, but also build good money habits for the future.

When it comes to building good money habits, or any habits for that matter, the process is slow and it usually takes a while before you’ll start seeing results.

Focusing on good habits, particularly around money, is almost certain to improve your quality of life, both financially and personally. 

The best part is that building good money saving habits will not only help you be in control of your finances but also help you to achieve your goals in life.

Keeping that in mind, we bring you this article where we’ll talk about our top five ways to build good money habits for a better tomorrow.

1. Build an Emergency Fund

Arguably one of the most important money habits to get into is building an emergency fund. We’ve talked about this one before, simply because it’s so important.

Building an emergency fund for yourself or your family should be a top financial goal for yourself. The importance of this has become even more evident after the events of the past few years.

In uncertain times, this emergency fund can be the support you need, much like Salad Money. 

While we encourage you to build an emergency fund, if you are ever in need of urgent money, rest assured that we’re here to help. With our More Than Your Score loans, we aim to provide you with fair, low credit borrowing opportunities.

2. A Minimalist’s Budget

Use your budgeting skills with a basic pen and paper or a straightforward excel sheet to budget your living costs. Go for the minimalist approach and don’t overcomplicate things for yourself.

Creating a budget that manages your expenses, and then sticking to it, is easier said than done and we understand that.

However, positive change takes time, so we advise you to keep at it. Moreover, as you move forward, you’ll want to use different tools and apps to track and follow your budget, but remember to always keep it simple.

3. Avoid Overspending

One of the worst money habits is overspending. Many people fall prey to this habit and it has a lot to do with the way our minds work.

However, with a little conscious effort, practice and determination we’re confident you can take control of your finances. Take a look at our blog about how we spend on things we don’t need.

Once you’ve understood it, it’ll help you be more conscious of your expenses and make it easier for you to avoid overspending.

4. Save Before Spending

As a rule, always remember to put away your savings first and then begin spending your monthly income. 

Maybe set up an automatic system that transfers a certain amount of money directly to your savings account the moment your income is credited.

This way, you can make the most out of your income and ensure that you stick to your budget while also achieving your savings goals.

5. Keep an Eye on Your Bank Accounts

This is one of the most important money habits that you want to have in your life. As monetary transactions are becoming more and more digital, they are also becoming more prone to cyberattacks.

Reports of hackers, scammers and fraudsters using various techniques, like identity theft, to steal money are becoming more common than ever.

Be sure to keep an eye on your bank accounts for any suspicious activity and take action straight away if you notice anything unusual.

Whether it is suspicious messages from the bank, unusual activities or money being debited unknowingly, you can stop it in time with this habit.

Choose Salad Money for Fair and Affordable Personal Loans

Now that you are aware of some very good money habits to help you manage your finances better, it’s time to put these ideas into practice.

However, in these trying times, it can be a little difficult to manage your money and an extra push can get you back on your feet.

With our More Than Your Score loans, we aim to be that extra push when you need to help get your finances under control and stable.

Our fair affordability assessment system is designed in a way that does not consider your credit score and provides you with the best personal loans.

To learn more about our fair and affordable personal loans for employees, click here or call us on 0203 092 0896 now!