Gaining financial freedom can be refreshing, especially if you have been in debt in the past or have been low on money. There are some simple steps to follow if you want to be financially free and these will only work if you are consistent and strict with yourself. Here are some of our top tips to help you gain financial freedom in no time … 

Pay off all your debts

The first step to financial wellness is making sure all your debt is under control if you have any. If you don’t, good for you, you’re likely ready to start saving and budgeting. If you do have some debt, you can decide on a typical monthly amount to pay off and you will be on the road to financial freedom.

In a worst-case scenario, you could use an emergency option like same day loans if you are completely out of money. These loans are only recommended if you can pay them back and they won’t get you into lots more debt. 

Check all your outgoing transactions 

Sometimes there are outgoings you don’t realise you are paying every month, it’s worth taking an extra good look at your bank account to narrow down exactly where your money is going. You could have standing orders lined up from phone applications, phone storage, or memberships you no longer use or need.

Luckily, you can immediately cancel these if you do need to. There is no harm in checking back through transactions and knowing exactly where your money is going every month. 

Save money instead of spending money 

If you can swap your spending for saving in certain areas of your life, you will be getting closer to financial freedom. Creating a savings plan will help you stay motivated and keep you budgeting, this will be easier if you get paid a set amount each month.

Planning out a monthly budgeting plan will keep you on track and there are some very useful bank phone applications that can help with this. Go for banks that have a money management setting so you can analyse the parts of your life where you spend the most money and you could consider making some reductions in areas too.

It’s helpful to have your transactions split into categories, for example, food, entertainment, transport, bills and many more.

Invest some time in a side hustle 

There are lots of ways to make money on the side, even if you are working full time. Investing time in a hobby or side business can help you feel fulfilled as well as help you on your way to being financially free. If you save the money you make from a side hustle, you will always have something to fall back on if unexpected bills or expenses crop up.  

Now you have our top tips on gaining financial freedom you will just need to put them into action to reap the benefits. Whether you’re trying to pay off debt or start saving a certain amount every month, we wish you good luck. Once you start getting on top of your finances, it will become easier and easier to keep going.