You must allocate your income, plan your purchases, avoid unnecessary debt, invest in training, save if you can to invest in a plan B, and not buy what you don't need.
“It’s better to get paid every two weeks, that way you never feel broke,” a worker remarks in an office hallway. “I do prefer monthly, that way I don’t spend my rent money ahead of time,” another employee explains when asked if he prefers to receive his salary monthly or bi-weekly.
Luis Humberto Solano, manager of Ceisas, a business consulting firm, explains that bi-weekly salaries are perceived more favorably by employees because they receive their money in two installments during the month. He adds that more highly skilled employees manage monthly payments better because they plan their income more effectively.
Solano explains that monthly payments are preferable for the company because they reduce bi-weekly operating costs. All discounts and benefits are applied to a single payment.
According to Solano, the best way to manage your salary if you are paid monthly is to "group payments for the beginning of the month, such as rent, apartment fees, bank fees, and, in general, household expenses, so that money for daily transportation and food is left to be paid weekly."
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Similarly, if you're paid bi-weekly, you plan your income and use the first paycheck, for example, to pay the rent. Then, with the second paycheck, you plan to pay the utilities.
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If a worker is organized, receiving monthly pay can be beneficial because they receive a larger sum of money in a single payment. “Many Colombians intuitively manage their finances mentally without consciously analyzing income, expenses, cash flow, and debts,” says Alexander Ruiz, a Human Resources consultant at OIL & Gas Industry.
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For Ruiz, financial intelligence is vital because it forces workers to methodically analyze their income and expenses, giving them the opportunity to discover new ways to manage their money. Some people, for example, take on debt they can't repay due to daily needs.
Regardless of whether you receive payment monthly or bi-weekly, what you should do is keep in mind the frequency with which you receive the money and, depending on the due date of the obligations, divide them with payments either monthly or every two weeks.
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“Your priorities when receiving your salary are housing, social security, transportation, and food. Expenses for brand-name products or things you don't need take a back seat. You should put them aside,” advises Solano.
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It's important to prioritize your expenses. Essentials like housing, transportation, food, and healthcare should be at the top of the list. Review your finances regularly and identify areas where you can save money.
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Similarly, some workers find themselves short of money at the end of the month because they lack proper financial planning and make unplanned purchases. It's wrong to act on instinct, assuming that credit cards or bank debt can solve money problems.
Distribute your income by allocating 50% or 60% to basic needs. Set aside 10% for long-term savings, or $10,000 every two weeks, increasing this amount as you can. You should also allocate 10% for recreation. “Take advantage of low-cost or free sports facilities. Set aside 10% for education and 10% for investment. Buy things that will allow you to improve your current situation. This is achieved in the medium term, but you have to start immediately,” says Luis Humberto Solano, manager of Ceisas, a business consulting firm.
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