We’re living through an economic crisis. The cost of living is through the roof, the energy cap will have gone up by almost 100% by the end of this winter and even those who were previously in a comfortable position with money are starting to struggle. Meaning that those who were already finding it difficult to get by have been pushed further into poverty, it’s a scary situation for most and there’s still uncertainty about how much worse things will get. So most of us have our minds on money even more than usual at the moment, here are some of the ways you can improve your financial situation.

Start a side hustle

Everyone needs a side hustle, and thanks to the accessibility of the internet this is something that many people are able to achieve. It could be utilising your skills and experience and turning a hobby into a small business, you could start a blog or write articles for cash on sites like Upwork. Having that extra stream of income can help you to save more quickly, or just to have an emergency way to earn money if you have a difficult month financially.

Move forward in your career

Getting a promotion or a better job is certainly easier said than done. But if you’re at a bit of a stand-still in your career, it’s well worth considering what you need to do to take the next step forward so you can progress. Not only does this enable you to earn more money but also reach the career goals you most likely set out when you first got into your line of work. Studying part time to earn the qualifications needed to reach the next rung of the ladder might be an option, you could see if this is something your employer will fund. You may need to look into doing some voluntary work to gain some experience and help you to stand out from other candidates. If there’s nowhere further you can go on your current career path, you may need to consider moving to another company. In some cases, this might mean moving to another place to seek the opportunities you need, or even moving abroad. Speak to a company like Direct Migration Experts to find out what prerequisites you’ll need to meet to be able to move to the country you have your heart set on. 

Consider your spending

Finally, earning more money is great but if the issue is your spending then you’ll always find you never have enough. Strip out the luxuries from your budget, even for a short time. That way you can add things back that you genuinely miss and know that you use. Most likely you have subscriptions and costs that you pay for each month that you dont use enough and would be better keeping the money for instead.