Money doesn't buy happiness, but you can bet your top dollar that the person who first uttered those words had many zeros in their bank account.
Sure, money doesn't buy happiness, but you can bet your top dollar that the person who first uttered those words had many zeros in their bank account. Having money isn't everything, but not having it is, though.
Every problem seems to revolve around lacking money and if you don't have it. This lack then becomes a source of a lot of pain, frustration, and anger. Even though being rich won't solve every problem in your life, stacking up some money seems to be a worthwhile pursuit. Follow these seven steps and you will achieve your goals towards financial freedom and stability.
1. Work Harder
Everybody desires to be rich, but nobody wants to work for it. The nicest thing about us human beings is that we can transform ourselves consciously to be better in one way or another. For starters, make choices and have priorities to focus on what's important to you. You can take a course, learn a new craft or improve on present knowledge. All you need is to do is make an extra effort towards the goal.
You can also pull through by working harder, putting the extra effort above others and this method has been tried and tested throughout. Just look up Elon Musk and his previous venture PayPal. He didn't sleep for hours on end while working on the project for years. After putting in the work, Elon is now in the 1 percent, with ventures like Space X and Tesla.
2. Live Below Your Means
Realize that you do not need everything that you want. Sure, this can be tough, especially today, with many people bragging about what they have on social media. Still, please resist the urge since so many individuals are out here, faking it. Therefore, concentrate on having a fat bank account first before trying to show off to other broke people. Give up a little bit now, to have more latter.
3. Calculate Your Monthly Expenses
How much do you need to live? You need to get some money into your pockets to buy everyday essentials. This is dependent on metrics like where you reside and what is the basic cost of living. If you're not making enough, then get a second job.
4. Set A Budget
You want to live below your means so that you can have spare cash at the end of the day, month, or year. Don't live in worry about emergencies or get by from hand to mouth. After every successive income cycle, reserve some of the extra cash, ideally more than half. You can blow the rest of your money on your leisure activities, and have some fun. Essentially, you want to spend after saving and not the other way around.
Put some stash in the bank. But, don't deposit all your money in a savings account because it doesn't accrue any noteworthy interest.
5. Invest
Take part of your savings and let them generate even more money for you. You don't need to be an entrepreneur and establish a new business. If it sounds too complicated, you can hire a financial advisor. But you can go one better and invest in yourself.
Spend time and educate yourself on things that make you more money. After cutting back on your spending, use the saved funds to make you more. With time, the profits that you generate from your investments will increase and you won't feel the sweat since you'll be making even more money.
6. Create an Emergency Fund
Hoard some money for emergencies. This is money that will only be used in dire circumstances. Remember, anything that can go wrong must go wrong. For example, your car can break down in the middle of town, or the computer you're using might get spoilt unexpectedly. In such situations, you don't want to rely on others to bail you out. It's not always a guarantee that your family or friends are able to help you out. And, others like credit card vendors might have ulterior motives.
7. Avoid Credit Cards
Don't get into debt. It can seem enticing to be given some money. However, remember that credit cards have a high interest in them. Many people have ended up paying so much more interest that could have been avoided. Therefore, don't be a statistic in that whole mess. Pay debts as soon as you can and save up some cash.
Conclusion
It's simple: you are responsible for your finances. However, it's not going to happen overnight. Your financial mindset shapes the perspective from which you see the world. Don't be stressed about money, by following these steps to get you out of the rat race.
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