There are few things better in this life than heading off for an amazing vacation or a lengthy trip traveling throughout the world. As is the world however, this must be balanced and as a result, there are few things more stressful than returning from said trip, and reviewing your finances. Even if you have used travel hacks that can save you money, most of us either come back potless or with a credit card that is showing signs of fatigue from overuse. The good news is however, that after this initial shock of your financial situation, there is much that you can do to ensure that you put your finances on an even keel. To get out of the post-trip money hole, here are some tips.
Budget
Ignorance may be bliss but doing so when it comes to your finances is the worst thing that you can do. With this in mind the best idea is to sit down and make a budget of incomings and outgoings. Ensure that you have covered everything that you ned to pay out, and then take stock of where that leaves you. It is advisable to do a budget which covers 2 months.
Savings Street
The next step is to address how much money you are spending on non-essentials, remember that you are not on vacation anymore! This may be a painful step to take but in doing so, you can be sure that in a month or two, your financial situation will be back to normal, and you can make those spontaneous buys once again. When we talk savings, it is about not buying that cup of coffee each day, buying the value brand rather than premium, saying no to nights out and utilizing coupons when it comes to having fun.
Extra Income
If you have been on a long trip and you left your job before going, it is time to go out and get some work. If however you have a job, the time has come to look for ways of earning additional income. Some of you may be lucky enough to get overtime in your existing job, which could be the band-aid that your finances need. Alternatively you should be looking at picking up a second job, or looking online where you can find a great many ways to earn some extra cash, to help remedy your financial situation.
Selling Stuff
Most of us have homes which are literally filled with unwanted items such as clothes, tech and everything in-between. Thankfully however, we live in the eBay age, which means that it is easier than ever before to sell your unwanted items, and make some money from them. Spend a day rooting around the house to see what you can find that is worth something. You’ll be amazed at what people want to buy and never forget that one person’s rubbish is another’s treasure.
Work hard for a month or two and everything will be right in your financial world.
