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In today's materialistic and busy world, money has become a major stress factor for many people. In our attempt to have it all and to keep up with our friends and neighbors, we overspend. It was estimated that most people have between 6 and 15 credit cards. This is a sure way to debt. Once you get in debt, it gets increasingly hard to get back out of debt. Most families have two working partners and still have trouble paying off all their debt. Because the electronic age progresses so rapidly, it is almost impossible to go for any length of time without upgrading to the next level of gadget. We all want the newest car, the newest electronics, and the biggest house and credit allows us to get all these things. The problem comes later, as the bills start to pile up and the monthly minimum payments are hard to make. Once in debt, money troubles are huge stress producers. One of the biggest money related stress makers is the threat of bankruptcy. This is followed closely by taking out a loan, getting a mortgage and fear of job loss (how do you you keep up the monthly payments then?). Many couples have divorced over money related troubles. Money stress escalates into strong and heated domestic disagreements. You can control your money-related stress by following some simple tips. Start using a budget. Most money issues arise because it is hard to pay the monthly bills. Begin by making a list of all your monthly payments. Be sure to include all bills, even those you pay annually or semi-annually. Get a budget book and use it. Set aside an hour or two per week to maintain the budget and to write and send bills. Better yet, schedule your bills to be paid electronically. Once you have your expenses you need to compare that to your income. If you are consistently living outside of your means, you need to take immediate steps to change. You will need to lower your expenses. Be sure to allow yourself some money to be set aside for savings. Don't buy things you can't afford. As easy as that sounds, it happens all the time. Start using cash or debit instead of credit. Work on getting your current credit card debt paid off by paying more than the monthly payment until it is paid off. Don't charge anything new on your cards. Once you are out of debt, make sure you don't buy anything on credit that you can't pay for in full at the end of the month. Paying off the credit cards you have can be a huge undertaking. If you pay only the monthly minimum payments, it's likely that you are making payments only slightly more than the interest charges. At that rate, you can spend years and years getting the credit cards paid off. Cut out any discretionary spending. You'd be surprised at how much all those coffees or cokes each day can add up to! Bring your lunch to work. Use coupons at the grocery store. In other words, tighten your belt. Give yourself a budget and stick to it. Make sure you write down everything you spend throughout the day. Then cut out your spending on unnecessary things. Discuss your money issues with your partner. As simple as this sounds, if two people have different views on spending and saving money, disputes are likely to occur which will cause stress and continue to do so. If you need to, get a financial advisor to help sort out your money issues and help you get or stay on the right track. Keep 3 to 6 months worth of living expenses money tucked away in a savings account. If you unexpectedly lose your job, you will be able to live while you look for a new job, without the stress that comes from wondering how you will pay the bills. Experts recommend keeping the money in an interest bearing account which is easily accessible. If you do have money problems, don't compound the issue by wasting money playing the lotto or gambling. Gambling can become an addiction and you could end up in a much worse financial situation. Get a personal financial advisor to assist you with your finances. Make sure you find someone who is trained, certified and is reputable. Many times, banks or other financial institutions offer financial advisors or planners as a service. Financial advisors know all about personal finance and can help get you on the right track with your money. They know the best ways to invest and will advise you on the best savings plans to invest in. They are also up on the latest in the world of 401K plans or other retirement plans and can help you find the one best suited to your needs. Please remember, if you feel that we need to include more material and other articles on managing, controlling or coping with stress related topics or you wish to submit an article yourself, Contact Us Here. Return From Stress Caused By Money Worries to Articles On Stress