10 Bad Money Habits That Will Make You Very Poor

Zee Media Bureau
May 26, 2023

Not Paying Heed To Income-Spending Ratio

Pay utmost importance to your Income-Spending Ratio. Even if your income increases a little, don't put it into spending. Spend judiciously.

Exceeding Spending Vis-A-Vis Income

Your spending should never exceed your income. This will only lead to debts and credits which in long term will only damage your financial means.

Not Properly Investing

Even if you think it is little, invest as much as you can from your income so that you can used it for the rainy day.

Not Saving Money

Not saving enough money means you are left without a cushion in times of emergency. Like they say, money saved is money earned.

Compulsive/Mindless Shopping

Setting your priorities is a must for fiscal prudence. Mindless shopping will only mean that you stockpile things you don't require.

Not Paying Your Debt

Not paying your debt on time will put you in a loop. While you will always have to catch up with your pending debt, the newer dues will always get piled up.

Spending On Wrong Items

Some sort of indulgence is acceptable, but spending on mindless or wrong items is a futile exercise. You must prioritise if you need that bean bag or need your existing couch is good enough.

No Record For Money Investment

Keeping a record of your finances and investment will make you grounded on the fiscal path. If you have no idea about your spending, you can never get to know even if you have been defrauded.

Too Much Reliance On Credit 

We all love spending on the thing we want, but don't forget that credit card comes with heavy interest rate. If you forget to pay on time, you will end up paying a high price.

Not Having A Budget

Unless you have a well planned budget, no matter what your income is, you will always struggle on your spending front.

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