THR Liquid? Here Are Tips For Managing Allowances So They Don't Run Out Quickly

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JAKARTA - Approaching Eid al-Fitr is usually related to the money received by workers from the company. However, it is often the management of THR money that is not wise to make the allowance funds run out quickly.

Digital economy observer Heru Sutadi said the convenience and advancement of technology in shopping at e-commerce today is the greatest temptation to spend the THR.

"Because when Eid is time to gather with family, taung handai and friends, products such as clothing, accessories such as watches, jewelry, then also shoes or sandals, are the products that are targeted to be purchased with THR money obtained," Heru said, as reported by ANTARA.

In addition to shopping, THR is also usually used to return to their hometowns and give to their families, relatives and parents in their hometowns. However, Heru reminded that if the THR money is deemed insufficient and it is not possible to return to their hometowns, it is better if the money obtained can be saved or saved first, and can be greeted with relatives using video call technology.

"The habit that must be instilled is that if it is sufficient, THR can be used to return to the village, giving it to parents and relatives. If it is not enough, then maybe the THR will be saved first, one day if there is an additional fortune, you can go home," said the Executive Director of the ICT Institute.

If there is no need to return to their hometowns, continued Heru, people also need to save on expenses if using THR funds. Don't buy goods just because the brand or image is good on e-commerce, because it doesn't necessarily match us.

Be wise in buying goods that are in accordance with the needs and prioritizing the function of these goods. The observer who completed the S-2 Communications at the University of Indonesia also suggested that those who get the THR should be able to manage their funds wisely and not be spent immediately because there are still days to live after the Eid al-Fitr celebration.

"Manage THR money wisely. Don't spend it immediately, because we will still live life after Eid al-Fitr. Sharing is okay, adjust it to bags. Buying is okay, but according to needs and don't be jorjoran," said Heru.