What to Do When You Need Money
By Aleena Afzal
Budget and expenses are two of the most important and critical aspects in one’s life. From bills, to school fees and household expenses, a lot of money is required and that it ends up quickly before the month’s ends as well.
Suppose you do not have money, then there are plenty of ways to get it either through the loan, or a credit card. Before making a decision, need to consider a few things so that you don’t end up in any trouble at all.
Make an assessment of your financial situation
You need to deliberate thoroughly, before you plan to borrow money. That is, you should debate whether you really require a loan or not. If there is some solution to your shortage in money, kindly address it soon.
You need to review your household budget as well. If you can save money by changing the broadband supplier or the amenities (gas or electricity) supplier, then do so. You would be surprised how much you have saved at the end of each month. This would help you to sort out your cash problems for sure.
But if there is no option left, you can opt for a credit card or a loan.
Credit Card
Before you decide to select the credit card, you need to address the following questions.
� What is the rate of interest?
� How much time will it take to pay off the balance?
� Do you need to use the card for paying other expenses that would increase the balance and eventually increase the interest rate that you need to pay?
� Are you already having some balance on the card?
� How close will you be with your credit limit when you use the card for the respective expense?
Sometimes, it happens that you have the option of spreading the payments with your creditor through a payment plan. If such is the case, you should discuss it, and if the expense is not an emergency, you can delay it too. This will help you to save some amount of money that would enable you to pay the partial cost without the need to burrow.
Personal Loan
A loan is a good option, but the following questions need to be pondered upon and clarified before applying for the loan.
� How much is the monthly payment?
� Is the interest rate variable or fixed?
� What is rate of interest?
� How much days do you have to return the interest?
� Are there fees when applying for the loan?
� Is there a penalty if the loan is paid off early?
� Do you need to provide collateral for taking the loan? That is, do you need to pledge something of value like a car or the house to the lender?
If you have decided to burrow the loan, make sure that you would be burrowing it from a reputable lender. But first you need to seek out the correct information and advice. This will help you to weigh up the options better, and then make a wise decision.
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