Personal Finance Calendar 2022: Best Financial Habits To Look Forward To This Year

Personal Finance

Saving a penny from monthly income seems like a huge task when people juggle between debts to settle, emergencies, day-to-day expenses and more. However, if you have charted out a definitive plan and stay focussed, you can save a substantial amount of money every year. And having a money management calendar at your disposal will certainly help you stay focused and achieve your savings goals.

Read on for a monthly money management guide to get you started on managing your finances.

January 

Let’s start with a resolution of financial well being and imbibe these few financial habits.

• Self-control: New year, new beginnings! Start planning your investments to earn maximum returns!
• Budget: Start making monthly budgets and sort your expenses in advance. This will help you decide if you can cut down on any expenses or not. Make sure to add a miscellaneous section to your budget for all your extra expenses if any. 

February

Save from your salary

Now that you have a monthly budget, you know where your money goes exactly. Try to adjust your expenses within the budget which should ideally have a gap between the expenses and the monthly income. Practising self-control between Need Vs Want can help this process. This way you can start saving money from your monthly income. 

March 

End of 1st Quarter and You’re Almost There!

The first quarter of the financial year ends here. If you have been strictly practising previous months’ money management tips, you have saved quite a bit. Maybe it’s time to start planning your taxes or build an emergency fund? We would strongly advise you to keep 15% – 20% of your salary aside for any kind of emergency. 

April

Tax Planning

Start planning for your taxes right away. Maybe, focus more on mutual funds? How about investing in tax-saving FDs or ELSS funds? If you’re still unsure, consult finance experts. 

May

Review your insurance policy

Sincerely hope that the pandemic ends this year. However, pandemic or not,  to protect yourself and your family at all times, make sure you have the right policy in place. See if your plan provides sufficient coverage and ticks off all your requirements. 

June

More tax planning & saving that extra cash 

Tax filing deadlines shouldn’t be too far unless the Indian Government decides to shift the date like last year due to the pandemic. Collect Form 16 from your employer, consult tax experts, and be ready. Simultaneously, keep saving from your salary and continue investing through SIPs (systematic investment plan).

July 

Third Quarter Financial Planning Starts Here!

This is the time to think over your past financial decisions. If your past decisions have paid dividends, good. If not, tweak your plans. Review your investments and spending habits. Check your credit channels, review your OTT subscriptions, check monthly bills, etc. Also, remember, usually the income tax filing deadline is 31st July, so stay prepared.

August

Manage your credit channels wisely

Maintain your credit channels wisely. Being in debt is not bad, it helps you build a credit history. However, missing your EMI payments or defaulting on your loan can cost you a lot. So, be a responsible borrower as you’ve been and keep making timely repayments. Pro Tip – Pay your full credit card bills and don’t fall for the minimum balance payment trap.

September

Festivals Are Round The Corner. Spend Wisely

Ah, it’s that time of the year. Before you go on a shopping spree, just ensure that your investments are proper. Keep checking and reviewing your investment portfolio. Also, spend wisely. If you have an emergency fund, keep it as it is. Use other funds to shop for your family.

October

Install an application

In case you’re finding it difficult to keep a track of your expenses due to workload, there are apps to help you maintain your budget. Such money management apps help you track your expenses and warn you in case of any extra expenditure. Do a little research and install the application you need.

November

Diwali & The 50-30-20 Rule

Diwali’s here! Enjoy to the fullest but keep the 50-30-20 rule in your mind. This is the golden rule of money management. This rule helps people guide their expenses in a way that 50 percent of the income goes to needs, 30 percent to wants and 20 percent to savings. 

December 

Goals Achieved?

If you have followed your month-wise money management tips, by now you might have saved just enough. If not, review where it went wrong. Have you made the right investment choice? Did you manage your debts well enough? Were there any unnecessary expenses? Upon reviewing, start planning for the next year. 

Final Word 

Managing money requires practice and strong willpower to save money. Having a budget, investments and savings definitely help in the initial stages of money management. Money management is important for days of emergencies and settling loans.

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