Smart Thinking On Investing – June 23
Smart Thinking On Investing – June 23
Lesley James, writing for Money Nuggets, opens up Smart Thinking this week with a look at the best questions to ask a financial advisor. The Financial Panther reveals how to pay off ridiculously high amounts of student debt in just 5 or 6 years. And Sarah Li Cain of High Fiving Dollars advocates finding a “money bestie.”
For a Long and Fruitful Relationship with Your Financial Advisor
- It’s important to ask if your financial advisor (FA) has experience working with clients of your age and experience to see if they can help you meet your goals
- Ask about their fees; it’s crucial to get the whole picture of what they will charge you, whether it’s a percentage of your investment or a fixed fee or an hourly rate
- See if you can chat with other clients about their experiences with your FA; it’s always worth getting a reference before you employ someone
Drowning in Student Loan Debt?
- Fear not—on the surface your debt amount may seem insurmountable, but there are a number of ways you can significantly make a dent in it, perhaps even pay it off
- You gotta live weird though—this means using lateral thinking to achieve your goals by any means necessary—consider everything from living with your parents to what refinancing options you can get
- Spend your money on debt before anything else, make it your number one priority over “living like a baller” to see a major reduction
Find Your “Money Bestie”
- A “money bestie” is your accountability partner and support when it comes to all things finance, they can be an important person on your financial journey
- As well as being reinforcement when you’re tempted to play the shame game over any financial mistake, an accountability partner can help you find alternative solutions to money problems
- Don’t underestimate your money bestie; they can help you reach your financial dreams and goals to offer encouragement when you’re maybe not feeling motivated
Get Your Money Looking-Good
- Spend the time—but not the money—to write down everywhere you’re spending your income
- Now, open a budget account and a savings one to separate the money you are allowed to spend from the money you need to pay bills, and away from the figure you want to save too
- Avoid mission creep, create a financial plan and stick to it; don’t let rising income fracture the budget you establish by increasing your spending habits
Make More Money
- Believing in yourself is the first step to making more money, your perceived boundaries are your only limitations
- Whatever your job, raise your rates or start working towards a pay rise—always negotiate up, and don’t be afraid to ask
- Expand your skill set and your market, by improving your capabilities to command more money; you’ll be in a better position to earn more
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