Along with the start of a brand new year comes the opportunity to set resolutions that can help you improve your current financial standing. For many people, making a list of New Year’s resolutions is the easy part; it’s actually sticking to them that can get a little tricky. That’s why your friends at Cash 4 You will share a few tips to get you started on making some of the best financial New Year’s resolutions that you can actually fulfill. Keep reading to learn more, and don’t forget to stop by one of our 100+ locations in Ontario, or apply online for installment loans in amounts of up to $15,000 that can help you make a positive impact on your financial well-being.

Pay Down Your Credit Cards

The first resolution on your list should be to pay down any credit card debt. Take a look at all of your credit card accounts and list them out starting with the cards that have the largest balance due. You will also want to look at the interest rates on each card and start paying the cards down that have higher interest rates. While a short-term goal is to pay down the debt, your ultimate goal should be to completely eliminate credit card debt. This can not only boost your credit score significantly, but it will also help give you more financial freedom by freeing up those monthly credit card payments that can be a very stressful expense. If you have a hard time refraining from using your credit cards, you might consider freezing them to avoid adding more money to the balance due.

Become a Master at Budgeting

One of the best ways to improve your financial standing is to create a budget you can actually stick to, and the new year is the perfect time to get started. Build a strong monthly budget that allows you to track all of your spending so you can find opportunities to save more, reduce spending costs, and plan your bills. Make your essential monthly expenses a priority, which may include:

• Rent/Mortgage
• Food Expenses
• Car Payment
• Utility Payment
• Loan Payment
• Clothing

Once you have these expenses laid out, you’ll know how much money you have left to spend on other expenses for entertainment, dining out, and more, as well as leftover money you can put into savings. The goal is to establish a financial guideline for yourself, but you can also be flexible with your budget. The goal is to spend smarter so you can make the most out of your money.

Improve Your Credit Score

Wherever you fall on the credit spectrum, there’s always room for improvement, and if you’re on the higher end, it’s essential to maintain your positive credit score. The new year is the perfect time to examine your credit standing and find areas where you can build a stronger credit profile for yourself, and doing so is easier than you think. Here are some handy hints that you can use to start improving your credit:

• Always make on-time payments to your loans, credit cards, and other debts.
• Reduce and eliminate your debt, especially debt from high-interest credit cards.
• Avoid applying for too many credit cards at once, which involves hard inquiries on your credit that can gradually reduce your credit score.
• Resist the temptation to overspend using your credit cards.
• Consider taking out unsecured personal loans to cover large expenses and pay off credit cards, such as the installment loans we offer at Cash 4 You.

Start Saving Now

Make it a habit to start saving money now. Whether this is putting money each month into an emergency fund, depositing a portion of your paycheck to a retirement fund, or simply putting $50 from each check into a savings account, saving money can make your money go further and last longer. 

Visit Cash 4 You for a Personal Loan

As you set your financial resolutions for 2020, it’s important to set realistic goals that can help you make a positive impact on your financial standing, while also using your financial resources to your benefit. If you need some extra cash to pay down high-interest credit cards, cover monthly bills and expenses so you can get ahead, or make a big purchase that can help improve your quality of life, we have a variety of installment loans in amounts of up to $15,000 that can help you out. 

Visit Cash 4 You to apply online or drop by a store in Ontario nearest you. We will approve you instantly and give you your cash fast so you can get the money you need when you need it, and start building positive credit. From all of us at Cash 4 You, Happy New Year!