4 Ways to Take Control of Your Finances Remotely

We live in a time of uncertainty, and many of us are now working from home or forced to stay home with the children as school is closed for the foreseeable future. When income is restricted, there’s a lot of unknowns around finances and paying the bills.

If you’re like the rest of us right now and you’re not sure how you’re going to make ends meet remotely, let’s talk about it. Here are four ways to take control of your finances remotely, so that you can get through this tough time without being under too much stress.

1. Consolidate Your Monthly Outgoings

This is all part of coming up with a new monthly or weekly budget as we all adjust to the new normal. There's a good chance that your new normal includes fewer bills or more bills depending on what you had going on beforehand. One of the first things you'll need to do when taking a look at the budget again is what your outgoings are.

The more you know what your new normal is in regards to your monthly outgoings, the better you can service them. Otherwise, you could quickly find yourself becoming overwhelmed.

2. See Where You Can Cut Costs

Everyone is suffering right now, which means that a lot of government agencies and banks out there are figuring out the best way to help all of their customers and clients. This means that there is a good chance that some of your weekly or monthly bills won’t need to be paid right now. The last thing you want to do is pay for something you don’t need to.

Whether it's cable or the monthly gym membership, take a look at what you can cut down on right now when it comes to your regular expenses. While individually, costs like this don't seem like a lot, you'd be surprised as to how quickly they can add up.

3. Consider a Short-Term Loan

If it’s not looking too clear right now what you’ve got to work with in terms of financing, you may want to think about how you can make ends meet until it is clear.

One option is to consider some short-term loan options out there, like personal loans or vehicle title loans. These types of loans are flexible, are really easy to sign up for, and most of the time, offer easy repayment options, so you don't have to stress about them right now.

Another option to consider is short term bridging finance, which is ideal if you need to cover an immediate financial gap. Bridging loans provide quick access to funds and can help you secure property or other large purchases before your long-term financing comes through. Unlike traditional loans, these are designed for short periods and can be repaid once your finances are clearer. This type of financing is also flexible and can be tailored to your specific situation, making it a convenient solution when you’re in a time-sensitive situation.

4. Limit Your Credit Card

You may be tempted to stock up on things that you think you'll need going into the future. However, perhaps what's actually best right now is to limit your credit card spending. It's easy to put things on your credit card and quickly go into overdraft, so along with creating a budget and figuring out your monthly and weekly expenses. It's also worth limiting what you use your credit card for.

We are all living in unpredictable times, which means that we all have to figure out new ways to take control of our finances. With these practical tips, learn how to incorporate the new normal into the financial side of things so that you can take control no matter what.