Thu 13 Sep 2007
Keys to Getting Ahead Financially
Posted by Robin Bal under Financial Planning , Personal Finance , Social Goals[8] Comments
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.
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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.
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September 13th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
Pay Debts, Invest and Save are easier said than done for a lot of people. One reason cited is income doesn’t grow on par with the standard of living. This is reported in our English daily sometime back.
September 13th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
In response to Vivienne: I know it is hard, but your standard of living has to be tailored to your income, if you are unable to stay out of debt or save then you are probably living above your means – (I am not using you to mean you personally, more a general you). Mastering that is what budgeting is all about.
September 13th, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Hi Vivienne,
Thanks for your comment. You could be right that income doesn’t grow with the standard of living, does that mean we wash our hands off Financial Planning. I am positive that all it requires is some discipline to get rid of debt, invest and save. As mentioned in the post its a lot easier to spend a little less than to increase income.
Take care and cheers.
September 13th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
Hi Aznewsh,
I liked your comment mate. Invariably the people who find it difficult to save or stay out of debt, could be living beyond their means. Making a budget and adhering to it is the key.
Take care and cheers.
September 18th, 2007 at 10:45 am
Hey Robin,
You have just stated the basics in Financial planning which everyone ought to follow. That’s Budget, Save and Invest.
Nice simple and concise article.
Cheers
James
September 18th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Hi James,
Thats all there is to it, get down to basics. I am glad you liked the article.
Take care and cheers
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