March Your Way to Financial Freedom

Our 71st Independence Day is now behind us! It has been nearly three quarters of a century since our country has been free from the British Empire. We are free to live our lives the way we want to, within the confines of legal jurisdictions, of course. We can make our own decisions and choose our own paths. We are also free to use the resources of our country for our own good. Yes, Independence Day is a day we should all get together and celebrate.

And yet, there are some parts of our lives where we are not as free as we should be. One such part has to do with our finances. We often tend to fall into the clutches of money and that too, by our own doing. Hence, this Independence Day, let’s understand how we can achieve financial freedom.

Use credit cards only for emergencies

Credit card companies lure us with offers, discounts and cashbacks. We are allowed to buy whatever we want right now and asked to pay for it only later. The credit card companies give us this flexibility because they bank on most of us missing our payment dates and then having to pay the amount we owe with interest. This interest is just money you’re paying additionally. Avoid that by using credit cards only for emergencies or at least sparingly.

Invest before you can spend                                             

One reason to choose a date at the beginning of the month for your SIP is that you will invest that money before you have the opportunity to spend it. Investing is important because it allows you to not only save, but also grow your wealth. If you leave money in your bank account, you will be tempted to spend it. There are so many things to buy, after all. Best to get it out of your bank and into a mutual fund.

Buy health insurance

Medical emergencies are unforeseen and expensive. A sudden medical issue can burn a big hole in your savings and derail your finances. The best way to stay prepared for such emergencies is by buying health insurance. A health insurance policy for a substantial cover can be bought for a small annual premium. A good insurance policy will take care of medical emergencies and as an added benefit, you can also claim tax-saving deductions on the premium you pay.

Keep a tab on expenses

The easiest way to save more is by spending less. Unfortunately, spending less is not as easy as it sounds. One way to keep a tight grip on your spends is by creating a budget and noting down where your money is going. You can figure out the top expenses heads and decide how much you want to spend on them. Such a budget will stop you from not spending more than you need to and allow you to save more.

These are some of the ways by which you can begin your journey towards financial freedom. You can also build an emergency fund and start a long-term SIP. India’s independence wasn’t achieved overnight. Being financially free will also take time, but it will be well worth the effort.[Source]-https://blog.cleartax.in/march-way-financial-freedom/

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