Don't Waste It, These 5 Expenditures Need To Be Prepared Ahead Of Eid

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JAKARTA - In welcoming Lebaran, of course there are several expenses that must be prepared. Why is that? The reason is that Ramadan is also often interpreted as consumptive months, where apart from worshiping the Muslim community there are also many necessities of life. Not only during celebrations, but also before and after Eid.

What are these expenses? Here's an overview of what expenses should be prepared ahead of this year's Eid to be more careful in managing your finances.

Try to make zakat charity, professional zakat, and zakat fitrah which is an obligation that has been prepared before Eid. Make the calculation of the zakat fund you issue, record every expenditure so you don't forget, then determine what zakat will be paid, when, and make sure to be paid online or offline.

Eid may not be complete without this one activity. However, don't forget to take into account expenses during the homecoming process starting from transportation, food, and souvenir costs. Do a calculation of costs if using a private car or choosing public transportation (airplanes, trains, buses). Find ticket promos from a long time ago so that it can be more efficient.

Do you agree that the expression of new clothes on holidays has become a tradition in Indonesia? Shopping centers are also busy providing large discounts and quite lucrative promos. Tips? Determine the cost of buying new clothes and maximize all discount offers and promos where you shop. However, don't let the offer make you buy unnecessary items.

Eid is synonymous with big meals with dear family. However, this point also needs to be considered carefully starting from the cost of Eid cakes, food ingredients and drinking lightly for Eid. Siasati by cooking Eid food and making her own Eid cake. Determine the budget for the required Eid dishes and make a detailed list of purchases. Also take advantage of discounts, promos, and payments with credit cards.

ART's return also has a big impact on finances when taking care of their own household needs or choosing to rent a replacement. You can find a replacement ART long ago so you can find the right one or choose to work together with your family to take care of household needs to make it more efficient.

Those are the types of expenses ahead of Eid. Prepare well so that your THR doesn't just run out.