Naturally Healthy Parenting The parent's guide to a healthy family
Once all your online bill payments are made, the kids have been paid for (and the million and one other things that kids need money for) it is always nice to have some spare cash to spend on yourself. The thought of having to save money, or put some away for a rainy day, can seem like a dull prospect, but when it comes to the crunch there will always be something that the extra cash is needed for. By having a small nest egg put aside, you can elevate the stresses of trying to find the extra money to pay for life’s emergencies. Ultimately, you can save yourself from stress, financial strain and debt by squirreling away spare money at the end of the month.
Think about the harsh reality: emergencies happen when you need them least, particularly the kind of emergencies that can potentially cost a lot of money. Here is a list of factors as to why you should start your rainy day fund sooner, rather than, later.
Legal Fees:
Like it or not, at some point in your life, you will need legal representation. The price of social justice has the potential to be quite costly and with cuts to the legal aid system within the UK, obtaining money from the public purse has become increasingly more difficult. Legal representation is not always needed for serious matters, but can be needed for civil disputes. Take a peek at Gullands Solicitors and see what civil matters they cover. Legal representation will be needed at some point, so make sure you save some money to cover that eventuality.
Housing Maintenance:
Plumbing, or indeed emergency plumbing, can be notoriously expensive. Who wants to get into debt, or have financial strains, over an emergency that occurs in the home. Should your boiler breakdown or you have a leak that results in a hole in the ceiling, make sure that you have a small nest egg buried away to pay for any damage that can occur, so when you call in a bristol emergency plumber, for example, you have the funds to pay for whatever issue has appeared with your plumbing. Likewise, electrical faults, the fridge freezer stopping from working, the washing machine ceasing to wash clothes, are all unexpected costs that can occur.
Car Repairs:
The result of much annoyance in many people’s households is when the car decides it is simply going to stop working. It is best to service your car regularly to try and avoid (or at the very least delay) this big expense.
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Sick Pets:
Pet insurance is the key to avoiding this problem. While it may seem unnecessary to have to pay out a small fee every month, think about the average cost of an operation for your pet. It is always better for your bank balance to pay a nominal fee every month than face a huge bill when the unexpected happens.
Your Own Health:
Should you ever be the unfortunate situation of having to take time off work when sick, the last thing you want to be worrying about is finances. Ensuring that you have money put aside to cover the essentials will take a load off your mind.
It is, of course, impossible to predict where life will take us or when this guide will be handy for you; just remember to save little and often and be prepared for whatever life throws at you.
