Mon 12 Feb 2007
Financial planning, something we all know we need to do, but always put off to the future. Financial planning is hard simply because it requires financial discipline, which is difficult to have in this consumer society. However, financial planning is very important because you want to retire one day, be financially stable in the event of an accident, or unexpected loss of a job. Regardless of when you begin, the basics remain the same.
Here are my top keys to getting ahead financially. Once you have made financial planning part of your routine, it won’t seem so difficult. But getting your financial planning started can be the most difficult thing. These tips will help motivate you to make financial planning one of your main goals.
No matter how much or how little you’re paid, you’ll never get ahead if you spend more than you earn. Often it’s easier to spend less than it is to earn more, and a little cost-cutting effort in a number of areas can result in big savings. One of the biggest factors fighting against financial planning is debt, especially credit card debt. If something starts off as a small debt it turns into a big one simply because you were not paying off the debt. Financial planning means you have a plan and paying off debt should be the first goal of your plan.
Another financial planning tip is to invest. Financial planning means you are saving for the future in many cases, so you will want to take money you earn today and invest in the stock market, in bonds or a mixture. Saving your money with the help of financial planning will help money grow all on its own.
A great financial planning tip is budgeting. You won’t be able to save unless you know what you spend. Make budgeting part of your financial planning and you will realize saving is not so hard. This is tough for people to understand and often what they resist most when they begin financial planning. Choose one area at a time and set a goal for incorporating it all into your lifestyle.
February 12th, 2007 at 8:42 am
Yep, moderation is the key. Save money, pay your bills, stay fit, watch your credit, but don’t forget to also have fun. We only live once (unless you believe in reincarnation, but that’s for another blog) so take advantage of it.
February 12th, 2007 at 8:55 am
Self-control is one of the many virtues that is something that can be learned by each and every person. And learning it will prove to be very significant in the way people handle their finances. I will be back, nice site.
February 13th, 2007 at 6:22 am
Thanks Robin for attracting my attention to this website…I am enjoying reading it very much…and it does make me think…
Rich is of course a debatable concept.
I have been in a situation where I had nearly nothing…Compared to that time I am rich today and I have done exactly the stuff that you describe…and sometimes I still count the pieces of toiletpaper I use… Like you said there are many ways to save!!!
I LOVED your suggestion of sitting down and writing down : Why do I want to be rich?
The answer for me is : I don’t ….
I have more than enough today to fulfill all my needs; I love the fact that I still have wants and goals to save up for.
I believe that having too much money really corrupts…not every time , not every one…but in my very personal estimate in about 90% of cases.
And it is wonderful to be debtfree.
I have been trying to loose 10 kilos over the past three years….but I am not getting there fast!! Love that analogy!
Keep writing….and I’ll keep reading!
Love
February 14th, 2007 at 5:29 am
Great TIP … Happy Valentines
February 14th, 2007 at 7:21 am
Happy Valentines Day to all, cheers.