Is it still normal that at my age of 21 I am working my butt off on my day job and other rakets because I am so much into financial stability before I hit 30?
In MyLife, My Job, My Passion and 6 Things that Helped Me Succeed, I revealed how
young I was when I started earning money. It led me to become really into money
management. I will go to bookstores and spend my entire time in the business
and investment section. This stock up knowledge really made me better in how I
handle my finances.
I
learned how to budget effectively, I realized saving is not about being
selfish and I followed the 10 most important lessons in personal finance that
I need to learn and live by.
My
journey to financial stability at 20 may be too ambitious for some. My parents,
for example will remind me that I have to enjoy my life and not put too much
pressure. On the other hand, I will hear comments from others who see me
as “one-of-a-kind,” I know that there are MORE people out there who are
growing their finances way earlier and way younger than I did but I still appreciate the positive things that other people see about me.
The
younger you are to prioritize your finances, the better your life will be in
the future. It is important to establish a great financial foundation so you
can enjoy your retirement age better.
Today I
bring to ways on How to Achieve Financial Stability in Your 20’s dedicated to
those who are longing for the right action to take in order to secure the
future better. Your 20’s is a great time to really learn the ins and outs of
financial management. You have less responsibility, you are much willing to
take risks and you have a big room for improvements. As always, my mission is
to encourage you to take advantage of your age because you are never too young
or too old to accomplish a goal.
1. Be
Focused in Your Career
Just
last week I published a post entitled, Three Financial Life Stages. If you put
your career as a priority and really show that you are an asset then there is a
big chance that you will have steady income and continue to get raises. Before
you bombard your mind and your heart with , relationship goals, why not try to
build your personal and financial goals first. Develop skills that could make
you better in the job get along with your co-workers and be willing to stay
late just to finish the task.
2. Try Hard
Not to be in Debt
Don’t
ever dare to be in debt. Stay away from debt by budgeting and allocating your money properly. Pay the high-interest debt first like your
credit cards and then move to those debts with low-interest. Getting rid of
your debts will help you save more because what’s coming to your kaban are only the good money. You will also
find it hard to apply for a loan if your credit scores are negative.
3. Commit
to Your Budget
Budgeting
is a vital foundation to achieve financial freedom. If you know how to budget
you will have a better control on what comes in and goes out of your account.
Try to start small by tracking your expenses on weekly basis and then doing it on a monthly basis next. If ever you
accidentally overspend, be sure to learn your lesson and not commit the same
mistake again. More budgeting lessons HERE.
4. Live
Within Your Means
I will
be honest that I have days when I just feel like spending my money on whatever
I want. But most of the time I strive to live within my means. I commit to my
budget and don't allow anything or anyone to cause me to overspend. It will be very hard in the start but as soon as
you make a habit to put your finances as your priority, things will be way
easier.
5. Save,
save and save
Apply
the magic formula of Income - Expenses = Savings as soon as you get your pay
check. Learn to start saving an amount that you can use for emergency purposes.
You can reread my Three Envelops of Your New Life post and set aside money for
each fund as part of your savings. Saving is not about being selfish but it is
making a choice to set yourself for a higher goal in life.
6. Choose
to be a Better Version of Yourself
With the
advancement in technology it is so easy to learn new things and gain new ideas.
Become very aggressive to learn more about your skills and talents. Choose to
be a better version of yourself on a day-to-day basis. I am very honored to
acquire this passion in content writing that led me to start this blog and let
me improve how I write. I also try my best to find new hobbies like playing
Ukulele, doing makeup for others and more.
7. Don't be
Afraid to Invest Your Money
Since
you are young, you surely have less responsibilities that those in their 30's,
40's and 50's. Maximize your age by getting a lot of facts and information
about investment. Your money won't grow on banks alone, more so putting your hard-earned cash in an
alkansiya. Find financial advisers that could teach you the best way to
maximize your investments.
You are
in your 20's. Sure, there's nothing to rush, however it will be very nice if
you start building a strong foundation for your future. I hope that the above
post helped you and made you feel better in how you should be living your
youth.
I wonder
how many 20-somethings I have as my readers. If ever you arrive at the last
part of this article make sure to comment below your age!!! I will then check
on your profile, send your email and if
you also blog... I will sure to follow you and add you on my reading list.
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hi Im racquel, 25 y/o and I want to be financially stable just like you. I Hope I can manage my salary.. hehe thanks to your blog.
ReplyDeletehello i'm Kath 23y/o , Learn a lot from you thanks :)
ReplyDeleteIm 21 years old :)
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