Figure out whether you have a solid plan that can build your savings back up again [iStock]
.

Keep Reading

Is it the right season?

Knowing whether you should dip into your savings also requires discernment. You might have saved up enough for a business or major purchase but still, figure that it is not the right time to move forward just yet.

If you are not sure that this is the right season for you to break your savings kitty, you should give yourself some time until you are fully confident and sure. Waiting for the right time is certainly better than using up your savings impulsively and then regretting later.

Do you have a real emergency?

You might also be saving up for unexpected situations, which happen inevitably. The best strategy for these times is to have emergency savings and rainy-day savings.

The difference is, rainy day savings protect your monthly budget by handling expected expenses while emergency funds are for major unexpected situations.

Still, with both of these savings, you need to be wise enough to avoid using that money for unnecessary "emergencies." That way when a real emergency comes up, you won't regret it.

Are you able to replenish?

Also, figure out whether you have a solid plan that can build your savings back up again. This is important to think about because if you spend without any plan, you will be exposing yourself to financial problems in future.

Therefore, if you do not have a way to pay back the money, rethink whether you should spend it right now.

Is it necessary to use all of it?

If you have made up your mind to dig into your savings, you should assess whether you need to use all of it. There are often situations where people have no option but to do so but, if you do not have to then you probably should not.

You need to have a cushion to help you start again after you have used a huge chunk of your savings. Take time to think about it so that you make the best decision.