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Savings Account

Top 10 money managing tips for family and how to use the benefits of Savings Account

Key Takeaways

Savings accounts help families increase their savings with high-interest rates and interest credits, promoting financial growth.
They facilitate better budget management by providing detailed monthly statements, helping families track and control their spending.
Savings accounts assist in managing debts effectively by keeping all family members aware of existing liabilities and repayment schedules.
They support the creation of emergency and sinking funds, ensuring families are prepared for unexpected expenses and planned future costs.

17 Mar 2023 by Team FinFIRST

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Teamwork can do wonders for any effort, including managing family finances. Family members must be aware of the situation - from savings and monthly budgets to debt - to help avoid financial pressure.

Here are 10 such conversations to have with your family regularly.

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1. Do we have sufficient savings

Every family member should be aware of the savings available at their disposal. All expenses and purchases can then be made keeping this in mind.

2. How to increase savings

Discuss the possibility of increasing savings as a unit. You can do this by identifying and eliminating unnecessary household costs. One of the benefits of Metra Trust Savings Accounts is that it increases your savings with a high-interest rate and monthly interest credits, thus helping you grow your money on a month-on-month basis.

3. Are we managing debts well

Every member must be aware of the existing liabilities and how these are affecting finances, such as repayment pressure on the budget.

By managing your money smartly, you can manage your debts better.

4. Are we following the budget

As a family, retrospect if the budget is being followed. Spending too much on online shopping? The budget will point it out. You can simplify budgeting via detailed monthly statements to help you identify overspending.

5. Does the budget need revision

Are regular healthcare costs in the family increasing due to ill health? Or have children's education expenses increased as they are getting older? It's time you revisit the monthly budget and make revisions if required.

6. Do we have a financial calendar

If you miss out on bill payment due dates and insurance premium payments, it might be because you do not have a financial calendar. You can schedule your bill payments through your Metra Trust savings account and receive notifications whenever a bill is due.

7. Do we have an emergency fund

Discuss the need for an emergency fund with the family and save towards it. This protects your regular income and savings in the event of a financial emergency.

8. Do we have sinking funds

Rather than delving into savings for particular expenses, always save towards such expenses. A sinking fund for your travel plans, or your child's school admission, will help you meet expenses without denting the budget.

9. Are we planning for retirement

Investing your money towards retirement is important for maintaining your post-retirement lifestyle. It will also take away the pressure of parental care from your children and make you financially independent.

10. Are we adequately insured

The family must be adequately insured with sufficient health and life cover. You must periodically review the policies with advancing age and health conditions.

Grow at Every Step with Metra Trust

With the Metra Trust's high yield savings account and mobile banking app, you can view and manage upcoming spending and periodically review your cash flow. Combine it with the Metra Trust savings account and Minor's Savings Account, and all members of your family get the best-in-class benefits of Savings Accounts.

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