5 signs you need a second income to tackle inflation

5 signs that prove you need a second monthly income to cater to your lifestyle and your family’s needs

The cost of fuel continues to rise every day. The expense of education and commodities is increasing day by day. In this view, it has become so difficult to maintain a basic standard of living. 

If high expenditure is worrying you or if you cannot reach your financial goals because of a shortage of funds, you need to find ways to increase your income. 

A piece of financial advice you usually hear is “spend lesser than you earn.” However, this is often not effective. With rising inflation, it is time to boost your earnings to lead a comfortable life.

5 signs that prove you need a higher salary for your monthly expenses

1. There is no room to cut your budget anymore

Cutting expenditure is the first step to saving money. However, there comes the point where you just cannot cut down your budget anymore. Essentials such as rent, groceries, utilities, education, childcare, etc., are all necessities of life and not something you can do without. If you have already removed all unwanted expenditures and are still struggling, it is clear that you need to think of alternate income sources.

2. Your income is lower than it should be 

You need to ask yourself if you are getting paid what you deserve. The gender pay gap is very real. There is a chance that you are being paid lesser than your male counterparts for the same or more amount of work. It is also possible that irrespective of gender, your salary has remained stagnant over the years and not kept up with inflation. You should research what the average salaries are for your position in your industry. Additionally, you can scan through job search sites to compare salaries.

3. You are constantly stressed about money

Being always stressed about your financials is no way to live. If you find yourself in such a situation, it is time to find a solution. If your budget is giving you tension, extra money can reduce your strain. This way, you don’t have to worry about every small expense. If the home loan doesn’t let you sleep peacefully at night, you can earn more and pay it off quicker and free yourself of EMIs. Generating a reliable source of secondary income can help reduce your financial worries.

4. You want to speed up financial goals 

Even if you are earning well and managing a healthy budget, you might want to look for an additional income source to reach your financial goals faster. Home loan repayment, saving up for your child’s education, retirement planning, etc., are all life goals that earlier achieved are better. If you have a lot of responsibilities on your shoulders and would like to be free of them sooner, it is a sign that you need to find an extra source of income.

5. You have new milestones to meet

Your life goals will keep changing throughout your life. Something you did not plan for may come up. For example, you may decide later in life that you want to travel and see the world, or you may even choose to retire earlier than planned. A higher-income will help you meet these new milestones quickly and effectively.

Get a side hustle going

In addition to your main job, you can start a side job to generate a higher income and meet your financial goals. One effective way is by joining the MyFIRST Personal Loan Partner Program. It is a loan referral program where you partner with IDFC First Bank to help your friends, family, and acquaintances get personal loans. In other words, you are the medium between the bank and the person who wants a personal loan. 

Joining the referral program is very easy. You need to sign-up on the MyFIRST Partner App and connect those who want a personal loan to IDFC FIRST Bank. By referring loans, you earn 1.5% of the loan amount disbursed. 

Another benefit is that the program does not require a lot of time. You can enjoy a secondary source of income by working on it after your regular hours, on breaks, or on the weekends. Moreover, you can work from anywhere – whether it is your home, office or a cafe. All you have to do is reach out to those who are looking to apply for a personal loan. This is a unique remote working opportunity that can help you achieve your desired financial growth. Moreover, it needs zero investment on your part and delivers uncapped earnings. Just download the MyFIRST Partner App, and you are set!

Your customer gets a personal loan easily from IDFC FIRST Bank and you will earn money by referring the customer. As an intermediatary, you  will earn 1.5% of the loan amount.

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