We all are going through the most unprecedented times. We are trying to work from home and earn our salary from our uncertain jobs. So far, all good but ‘what if’ worries keeps us haunting giving us disturbed sleep. Coming out of such difficult times needs patience and smart moves. Here we present some tips for millennials to manage their personal finance:
1) Check your medical insurance papers:
When was the last time you read your medical insurance papers? It’s time to check if the insurance covers yourself and the needs of people depending on you like your children, spouse, parents etc. Does the insurance help your smaller dependents till they become financially independent? Is the insurance of any use for your parents or senior people in your family till they leave this planet? Have the answers to these questions handy. You need to know confidently that your financial life is protected.
2) Make an emergency fund:
Emergency fund is very much required for what is happening right now. Coronavirus is putting your job, your salary, your immediate needs of family members all at stake. Hence, be wise enough to keep aside atleast six months of expenses ready.
3) Cut down your expenses:
When I say cut-down, it doesn’t mean you start starving yourself and your family. You need to know what are the most important and critical expenses of you and your family and work on a budget accordingly. Forget about wasting your money on online shopping of unnecessary items at least for a while. It’s a big NO to loans.
4) Continue investing at regular intervals:
Remember small drops make a big ocean. Yes, as per the saying, you need to systematically keep investing as much as you can.