Saving

COMMON MYTHS & unintended Savings Sabotage

You don't have enough money to save.

Savings comes last because I have other priorities.

Emergency? That's what credit cards are for!

You've always believed paying off debt is the priority.

"Saving" means I can't enjoy what I've earned now.

5 TRUTHS THAT WILL CHANGE HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT saving

1. When it comes to emergencies, it's not if they'll come, it's when. But, an emergency doesn't have to result in debt, stress, a second job, borrowing from family and friends, or bankruptcy. Instead of being traumatizing, it can affirm your ability to handle whatever life throws at you.

2. Saving money is not about delaying gratification, it's about taking action now to build wealth now. Here's a tip to get over that feeling of missing out. Ask yourself a simple question: Do you want more money? If you save now, you'll have more money now. If you save later, you'll have less money. Who wants to delay having more money?! Not you, right? ;)

3. It isn't true that you can't "buy time". Yup, I said it. Savings allows you to "buy time" if you get laid off or leave a job, for instance. With a safety net you can have as much time as you need to decide on a next step that's best for you from a place of deliberation and not desperation.

4. Paying yourself first is an act of self-respect and self-care because if you fill only the cup of others you'll be left with an empty cup.

5. "I don't save any money -- I have an emergency -- I put it on a credit card -- I have more debt." Interrupt the cycle and build wealth not debt.

Do you want a set of fresh eyes to look at your situation and provide you with suggestions? I’m available to support you - let's create a plan that works for you!