Managing family finances can be tricky. There are so many things that need to be paid and to keep on top of, it can be a strain to make sure you are earning enough to cover your bills and make sure everything is paid on time.

However, there are ways that you can streamline your finances without having to go without the things you love.
Saving Money to make your income go further.
One of the best ways to streamline your spending is to make a note of everything you spend. You can't jump straight into making changes to your habits until you have a clear idea of exactly where your money is going.

Track how much you spend on things like eating out, takeout coffees and other frivolous spending you may not even notice you do.

Give yourself around a week to get a good idea of exactly where your money is going on a day to day basis before looking at different ways to cut back and make some adjustments.

Utilities and TV services
Can you shop around to get a better deal on your bills or cable service? Do you really need to pay subscriptions for streaming services? One way to save some money is by getting popcorn time installed. This will provide you with the shows you love to watch at a much lower cost.

Meal Plan
Spending money on food can be a huge drain on your finances. It may be worth your while creating a meal plan and shopping list to help you cut down on your monthly food shopping and save some money here. Look at adding coupons to your payment method to bring the cost of essentials down and save even more.

Debts
Are you struggling to keep up with your repayments? Look at options to consolidate your repayments into one affordable payment each month by looking at loan options to pay everything off so all you have to worry about is making the one repayment.

If this isn't an option, contact your creditors to see if you can discuss a payment plan to help you stay on top of your bills and prevent things from getting worse than they need to be.

Additional Income Streams
One of the best ways to help ease any difficulties in your financial situation is to increase your income.

This is easier said than done however and this isn't something you can generate overnight. However, looking at taking on another part-time job if you can or look at ways you can work from home.

Consider adding to your household income by looking at the following ways to generate an additional income stream to help boost your family's financial situation.
- Start a blog
- Freelance writing
- Enter online competitions and sweepstakes
- Become a virtual assistant
- Look into social media management
- Data entry
- Remote Call handling

Remember if you are struggling with your income there are always options and people who can help and advise you on the best way to help you gain control of your finances.