Check Your Budget
You don’t have to constantly borrow money for rent if you are aware of your income and expenses. In order to do that, you need to create a budget. We know that many of you are dreading this, but a budget is a first step to financial stability. When you know how much money you have, what the most important expenses are and how much money you’ll have after you pay them, you can then create a plan for paying rent.
How much are you earning? What are your financial obligations every month? Are there any expenses that you can live without? When you answer these questions, make a budget and stick to it, days of borrowing money to pay rent are over.
Create an Emergency Fund
When you get your finances in order, you need to start thinking about the unexpected expenses you have from time to time. These expenses usually get you off the track and make you borrow money for rent. But, if you have some money for emergencies put aside, you won’t need to borrow money for rent every time your car breaks down, you get sick or something unplanned happens.
Get a Roommate
They say that your rent should be less than 1/3 of what you are earning. If you are earning $1000 in a month, your rent must be around $350. If it is more than $350, maybe it is best to get a roommate. A roommate won’t just share your room rent, he or she will share your utility bills as well. By doing this, you will not only ensure that the rent is covered every month, but you can also save money on rent.
Check your Utility Bills
There are services that you need and services that you can let go to cut expenses. Make a list. Consider which services are necessities and which one is good to go.