Many times when we experience a shortage of funds, it is difficult to know what bills to pay first. You must know which bills are essential to your survival and which are not. There are basically three categories of bills: essential, nonessential and borderline. The biggest mistake that you can make when going through financial difficulties is to pay the creditor who is yelling the loudest first. It is important to prioritise your bills when allocating how much money you have to work with. Whether you are having problems paying your bills or not, this will help you take control.
The first step that you need to do is to know exactly how much income you have and how much you are spending per month. Keep track of all your expenditures. This includes your trip to the ATM machines, your gourmet coffee drinks, and the trips to the fast food restaurant. Write down everything that you’ve spent for the whole month. You will be surprised at how much you can cut back and apply to your debt. Once you see where your excess spending is going, begin adding the extra funds to your bills.
Essential bills should be paid first. Mortgage or rent payments, utility bills, and food are included in the essential category. The next would be mandatory insurance such as car insurance. Medical needs could also be placed into this category. Child support and any loans such as automobiles, furniture, and so forth that are secured or used as collateral to obtain the loans should be included with the essential bills.
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