The Most Common Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Matthew Littlemore

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Most Common

Financial

&

Mistakes How to

Avoid Them

When starting out, most people make a lot of wrong decisions regarding their finances. And in some cases, unfortunately, these financial mistakes could lead to significant economic hardships.

Living on Borrowed Money

When found in a tight financial situation, many people are tempted to borrow money from family or friends or use credit cards to buy the essentials and the non-essentials. That being said, living on borrowed money is undoubtedly a financial mistake as it makes people more likely to spend more than they earn without even realizing it.

Not Budgeting

A substantial number of individuals do not have a month-to-month budget. However, failing to follow a budget means failing to control the financial situation and having no clue where the money is going every month.

Quitting a Job Without a Plan

Many individuals are not aware that if they quit their job, they are not qualified for unemployment benefits and will find it harder to land another job while unemployed.

Getting Behind on Payments

When people fall behind on their car or house payments, they create a cycle that is very difficult to break. This means that they will be paying late fees each time they fall behind.

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