Why is money at hand difficult to hold? I usually find it difficult to keep track of money anytime I have cash at hand, I make plans to hold money, but It never stays because something always demands the money, it is even so bad now that money kept in my account is also now being affected due to expenses. This is not something that happens to only me, I know that because of how money can easily be spent, many people now decide to avoid having cash, avoid taking ATM cards from their banks and also avoid activating USSD or internet banking, but is that really a long term solution? I blame myself a lot for spending so much and being irresponsible with money, but in your opinion, do you think that the soceity is contributing to the high and many expenses making money not to stay or is it just a bad habit I have?
The reason is probably you and your habits. If you are salaried person, start saving at the beginning of the month. I will tell you what I personally do.
I receive my salary on 1st working day of every month. By 5th, all of my investments are done from my bank account. I have setup my banking account with debit mandates which automatically transfers my money into predefined investment plans and wealth management accounts. So by the end of 5th, you come to know your financial power and then start spending accordingly.
This method really helped me. You may want to try.