In the previous article, we present a brief introduction to the study of personal finance. Now, let's talk about its importance in our life.Perhaps many people think, "it is logical that
financial management is important in our lives." But what many do not know "why is it so important?" To speak of the importance of financial management in the life of the people would be better to discuss the question: Why should I have my finances?
Then use a little of the economic studies to thicker discussão.Em etymological terms the word "economy" comes from the Greek oikos (house) and nomos (rule, law). We would then have the word oikonomia means "the management of a residential unit (house)" (Steps, Otto Carlos and Nogami, 2002) In other words, the economy as a science exists only because the resources (both physical, natural and financial) are scarce . Nothing on earth is unlimited, otherwise the world is not affected drinking water, gold and precious stones are not asked, would not oil on borrowed time, and so on. With the money the same logic. Money is scarce, but there would be no poverty in the world. If resources are very abundant not need to deal with care and more irresponsible than they used, there was always more of these features are available when needed reused. Extent they are limited, there is need for proper administration. This is the economy (which examines the lack of things) and administration (orders and allocates resources to a specific goal). So the first question, we must manage our finances, as money is tight and if we are not in a responsible and prudent, surely it will end. The money does not come from nothing. So if someone paid $ 50.00, one thing is certain: this value was somewhere to be used by any cost. Responding this question, we will emphasize the importance of financial management in our lives. According to the definition given by Lawrence J. Gitman, in his book Principles of Economics, Finance is the art and science of managing the funds. Virtually all individuals and organizations fundraising to generate revenue, or investment. Sound financial management to bring, we can draw a number of targets and expects to be met.
We can buy a house, we have the car, credits outstanding debts, pay for school, build a financial reserve for retirement changed, we are planning a trip or a different dream. It allows us to make plans, goals, choose the best way, to minimize risk, maximize results, the path if necessary ...
The truth is that without sound
financial management, there is a serious risk of lose the end of the month (or end of life) and we wonder: Where is my money and I did not want me to do? Next article we address the question of planning, an essential tool in a part of our life.