Even though your financial strategy should be for the long term, there are things you can do each day to help you achieve your goals sooner. Here’s #2:
If you’re living from one paycheque to the next just to keep up with bills and household expenses, the idea of a long-term savings strategy can seem a bit out of reach. But here’s the secret to saving: every little amount adds up. That’s why you should start saving today – it might even be easier than you think.
First up, ask yourself: do you know where all your cash is going? If the answer is no, then it’s time to take control of your cash flow by creating a budget and sticking to it. For the next month, keep a record of everything you spend each day. You might be surprised at how much the little things can add up over time.
Then, think about how you can make some cuts. For example, you could ditch your morning coffee or take a packed lunch to work each day. With simple measures like these, another month down the track you’ll have a decent amount of surplus cash that you can put straight into a high-interest savings account.
No matter what financial position you’re in, there are plenty of things you can do today to start building the future you want. But the most important one is to talk to your financial adviser. With their experience and expertise, your adviser is in the best position to guide you at each stage of your financial journey.
As well as helping you create a long-time financial strategy, your financial adviser will show how you can break it up into small, achievable milestones. Not only will this be easier to track your progress, it will also give you a clearer idea of what you can do to make each day count.
Matthew Wood, Senior Wealth Advisor and Director, can assist you with starting your savings plan today!
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