2012: Top 5 Money Hacks


2) Timely Payments of Bills –

We all know the hassles of not paying bills on time, be it electricity, internet or credit cards bills. Not paying on time has a tendency to become a chronic habit over a period of time and this bad habit is very difficult to lose. One has various options these days to pay various bills. Bangalore One has various outlets throughout the city for easy accessibility. However, tech-savvy people want easier options than travelling. So, engaging in online banking and payments are some good alternatives than paying through physical outlets. Also, paying more than the minimum amount in credit or loan has a few benefits. Firstly, credit card bills are paid in a shorter duration of time. Secondly, our credit rating improves over a period of time. So, when we apply for loans, our credit card bills are actually in our favour. Making a digital time-table to pay bills is also a good sign of a person who loves his/ her timely payment of bills.

3) Track Your Expenditure –

This is an extension of saving our money. When we know which are the areas from where our hard-earned money is getting drained, is becomes easier for us to shut those regions. A wise spender does not curtail his/ her necessary outlets of money but eradicates the unproductive ones. One must keep a track on one’s expenditure, especially if someone is saving to buy something close to one’s heart. Excel-sheets are good ways to track one’s money. Various online devices are also available to help us with our financial budgets, such as – BudgetPulse, Mint, Google Analytics (used by both regular people and professionals), Buxfer, Expense Register and so on. The web is full of authentic sites that help people plan their finances.