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December 19, 2006

Managing Your Personal Finances – Don’t Be An Idiot

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Some people act like complete idiots when it comes to their personal finances. Take for example credit cards. They get their credit card statement and see that they only have to pay the minimum payment. Just because that is all you have to pay doesn’t mean that you have to listen. People don’t realize how much they are paying in interest when they only pay the minimum payments.

Next, let’s take a look at secured loans and mortgages. Don’t get me wrong. Sometimes these are necessary. In fact, sometimes they are absolutely essential. However, make sure that you can afford the loan. Just because someone is giving you a loan doesn’t mean that you are going to be able to afford the payments. Even more important is that just because you can afford the payments doesn’t mean that you should get that large of a loan. Take some time and think about what you’re doing before you do it.

What smart people do is get a good savings accounts. There are some pretty impressive internet money markets from regular banks that pay really well. It’s so much better to earn interest instead of paying it. Plus, it makes you feel so good.

One last thought is getting home insurance. I know that sometimes it feels like wasting money. I feel the same way. However, our neighbors recently had their house go up in flames because of a faulty burner in their kitchen. They’re glad that they have some good fire insurance.

All it takes is for you to stop and think about what you’re doing. If you’re not going to stop and think then don’t come complaining to me.

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2 responses to "Managing Your Personal Finances – Don’t Be An Idiot"

  1. # Adair commented on October 11th, 2007:

    There’s some sage advice in this article. People these days buy an item, then wory about how they’re going to pay for it.

    I was always taught to wait until you have enough money to buy something. then buy it. The end result is I don’t have as much “stuff” as others, but it’s all paid for.

    Keep up the good work.

  2. # Juanchito commented on October 11th, 2007:

    Thanks Adair. The only issue I have with your comment is your end result. I understand your point and it is true that you won’t have as much stuff in the short term. However, in the long term you’ll be looking at your friends and laughing because your power to get stuff in the future is so much greater since you didn’t waste your money paying interest.

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