Financial Side of Your Personal Life
Estate Planning:
Picture what happens to your family when you pass without setting up a clear path of what you wanted them to have. Don't let the court decide this, it's your stuff that you built up all of these years and you want to leave it to loved ones, friends, or charities of your choice, not the court's opinion.
Money - Budgeting:
Spend Less than you earn, and consistently save the difference. Sounds simple, but it takes discipline and patience. Over time, this habit of saving regularly will make a big impact on your savings.
Personal Investing:
You do not have to be intelligent, have insider knowledge, or know how to pick the perfect stock or fund to build a nice portfolio. Invest consistently, let compounding do its job, and stay there through market ups and downs.
Credit Management:
Protect your credit by paying every bill on time, every time. Today, a good credit score is worth more than cash. Your buying power is controlled by your score. Keep your debts low and use credit as a tool, not as income.
Insurance:
Insurance is not an investment; it is protection against a financial loss. The best insurance policy is the one you never need, but would be financially devastated without it. The purpose of insurance is to transfer risks you cannot afford to handle on your own.