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Doc’s Answer
Jerry financial stability looks different for everyone, because it all depends on what you want to achieve. For some, the goal is saving enough for early retirement. For others it might be escaping the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.
INVEST IN YOURSELF
Before you ever think about investing money in the stock market, you should look to invest in yourself. Invest the time, energy and money to teach yourself the skills you need. This includes college degrees. Investing in yourself is one of the best ways to improve your job security and financial stability. By focusing on personal growth and development, you can acquire new skills, expand your knowledge, and build the confidence you need to advance in your career and take control of your finances.
BUDGETING
When getting on track to financial security, one of the first things you should do is craft a budget. This means drawing up a list of your expected income and expenses for the week, month, or other suitable time frames. Your foundation relies on how well you’re able to navigate financial situations. By keeping track of your spending and sticking to a budget, you can maintain control over your financial life. Think of a budget as a spending guide. It keeps you within the limits of what is safe for your earning power and potential needs.
LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS
Like creating a budget, this is advice that many people have heard. The trouble is that many of us have a hard time following it, we live in a world where we constantly hear about the things that we “should” buy. It’s very easy to spend money on extra things that we don’t need. However, living below your means is key for your long-term financial success. If you regularly spend all of your money, or more money than you make, you can’t expect to grow any savings. Living below your means works in tandem with budgeting. Your budget tells you how much money you have and can spend each month. Then you can work with that number to make sure you don’t overspend.
INVEST IN YOURSELF
Before you ever think about investing money in the stock market, you should look to invest in yourself. Invest the time, energy and money to teach yourself the skills you need. This includes college degrees. Investing in yourself is one of the best ways to improve your job security and financial stability. By focusing on personal growth and development, you can acquire new skills, expand your knowledge, and build the confidence you need to advance in your career and take control of your finances.
BUDGETING
When getting on track to financial security, one of the first things you should do is craft a budget. This means drawing up a list of your expected income and expenses for the week, month, or other suitable time frames. Your foundation relies on how well you’re able to navigate financial situations. By keeping track of your spending and sticking to a budget, you can maintain control over your financial life. Think of a budget as a spending guide. It keeps you within the limits of what is safe for your earning power and potential needs.
LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS
Like creating a budget, this is advice that many people have heard. The trouble is that many of us have a hard time following it, we live in a world where we constantly hear about the things that we “should” buy. It’s very easy to spend money on extra things that we don’t need. However, living below your means is key for your long-term financial success. If you regularly spend all of your money, or more money than you make, you can’t expect to grow any savings. Living below your means works in tandem with budgeting. Your budget tells you how much money you have and can spend each month. Then you can work with that number to make sure you don’t overspend.
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Jill’s Answer
Always ensure your expenses don't exceed your earnings - this is a golden rule.
Before making purchases, always evaluate if it's a necessity or a luxury.
Limit the number of credit cards you own.
Make it a habit to pay your credit card bills on time.
Establish a high-yield savings account without a debit card, and automate transfers to this account.
Continuously enhance your skill set and diversify your income sources. This could be through a regular job, a side gig like Doordash, or offering services within your community. The goal is to have multiple income streams.
Remember to save and avoid spending more than you earn, unless it's for a future investment.
Before making purchases, always evaluate if it's a necessity or a luxury.
Limit the number of credit cards you own.
Make it a habit to pay your credit card bills on time.
Establish a high-yield savings account without a debit card, and automate transfers to this account.
Continuously enhance your skill set and diversify your income sources. This could be through a regular job, a side gig like Doordash, or offering services within your community. The goal is to have multiple income streams.
Remember to save and avoid spending more than you earn, unless it's for a future investment.
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Onaope’s Answer
Hi Jerry!
Foremost, to be financially stable:
• you'll need to get the statistics of your income and expenditure compared the ratio either weekly or monthly basis.
• take record of your income and expenditure, it will guide you well in your accounting.
•spend less money on things that ain't important or necessary for you.
•invest in business that will boost your assets.
• save some money after you got your payroll/check.
•discipline yourself to extremely overcome both your needs and want.
I hope these points help you.
Foremost, to be financially stable:
• you'll need to get the statistics of your income and expenditure compared the ratio either weekly or monthly basis.
• take record of your income and expenditure, it will guide you well in your accounting.
•spend less money on things that ain't important or necessary for you.
•invest in business that will boost your assets.
• save some money after you got your payroll/check.
•discipline yourself to extremely overcome both your needs and want.
I hope these points help you.