Keep Your Finances Under Control with These Methods

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The year is more than half way over — how are your finances looking?

If you started out 2018 with a few financial goals in mind but haven’t quite accomplished them yet don’t worry; there’s still time!

Our friends over at The Penny Hoarder have a few articles that will help you get back on track with your finances, whether it’s taking a close look at your budget or earning extra income.

1. How to Avoid Lifestyle Inflation: 7 Tips to Make Future You Rich

Have you ever heard of lifestyle inflation? I hadn’t either until recently. It’s what happens when you start earning more income — say you get your first full time job after graduating college, but spend the extra money almost immediately to the point where it feels like you still don’t earn enough. Lifestyle inflation is a vicious cycle, but this article gives you tips on how to avoid it.  

2. How a Debt Snowball Can Help You Get Rid of Credit Card Debt

It’s easy to feel in over your head when credit card bills start piling up. If you’re struggling to get a handle on paying off all your cards, try implementing the debt snowball method.This strategy focuses on paying down the smallest debts first. This post will tell you everything you need to know about the debt snowball, why it’s worth turning to and how to get started.

3. Understanding the 50/20/30 Rule: Our Easy-to-Follow Guide

A huge part of getting a grip on your finances is creating a budget and sticking to it. With so many different budgeting methods, it’s difficult to choose one. That’s where the 50/20/30 rule comes in. You’ll bucket your income into three different categories: essentials, financial goals and personal spending. This article is the ultimate guide on how to budget with the 50/20/30 method.

4. How to Make Money Fast: 10 Steps to $284 in 30 Minutes

If you’re taking a look at your budget and realize you might need to boost your income to be comfortable with all the expenses, look into some ways to make quick cash. This article covers 10 ways to make money fast. A few examples? Earning a sign-on bonus for opening a new bank account or using a cash back portal when shopping online.

5. 50 Ways to Make Money in 2018 That You’ve Never Heard Of

If the ideas in the the post mentioned in No. 4 didn’t do it for you, this article lists 50 ways to make money. From taking advantage of savings apps to starting a side hustle based on your personal skill and experience, this post is sure to have a money-making idea that fits your needs.  Jacquelyn Pica is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. Find her on Twitter @JacquelynTPH.