DON'T RETIRE RICH

Saturday 31 December 2022

EVERGREEN WEALTHY RESOLUTIONS

 

One thing that almost everyone does in the last week of December is to pledge a NEW YEAR RESOLUTION....And then by the end of January, 90% of this goes up in smoke!

After all, changing habits is not easy it needs constant reminders, which explains the failure to keep up with the resolutions and subsequent BACK TO SQUARE ONE!

 

Hence it's prudent to have an EVERGREEN WEALTHY RESOLUTION rather than just a NEW YEAR RESOLUTION

 

We have seen laymen getting into Resolution Pledging mode with huge
excitement promising themselves they WILL stick to it.

But how many do?

Less than 10%

Are you in that rare 10%?

Great

If you are not...it’s better, you get into the mode and scale up yourself.

 

Yes...

It's indeed super difficult to CARRY through a new habit after a few days as so many tempting things keep popping up.

Give it a TWIST

Instead of having a Resolution only for the New Year why not have a Resolution for a NEW WEALTHY YOU!!

Yes. Just change the track. Get into a habit of sticking to a resolution that you can easily stick to throughout life and then see your life move from average to good to better to BEST LIFE

  

So… Ready?

 Here we go on the WEALTH RESOLUTIONS that you have to stick to throughout your life so that you #DontRetireRich but the #WealthOfWisdom that this article shares.. will elevate you to RETIRE WEALTHY

 

What’s shared is SIMPLE AND VERY EASY TO FOLLOW

Something so easy that you will feel that I think I am already doing it.

But...you are not!

Maximum miss out

 

1. PLAN EARLY FOR BIG SPENDS

Identify the big-ticket spending and plan to save towards the same.

Yes... many do plan for Big-Ticket spending like Marriage, Owning House, etc

To simplify your life even further, plan early for even the ANNUAL Big Spending like the

School Fees in April-May

Festival Spending in October-November

Annual Vacation

Insurance Premiums

 

This will help you plan your cash flows and avoid selling your good investments and God forbid...getting into loans

 "With strategic planning, turn your goal pursuit from a mad dash to a joyful journey. Enjoy the journey, make wise choices, and get to your goal feeling confident and ready. 🚀



2. AVOID EMIs LIKE A PLAGUE (rather like COVID!)

The Buy-Now-Pay-Later is a scheme that is the BIGGEST hurdle in you moving up the WEALTH scale.

Avoid the EMI like a Plague (rather like Covid)!

Use CASH always...this will straightaway keep you out of getting into an EMI trap.

Unless it’s a Home Loan EMI, you have no right to get into an EMI and get yourself trapped and shave off your wealth.

EMIs reduce your cash savings and consequently, your money which was supposed to create Wealth for you and your family is now going to service debt thus postponing your Wealthy Retirement Life.

EMI kills

SIP thrills.   Do REVERSE EMI by investing in SIP

Invest in Equity Mutual funds via SIP (EMI in Reverse) and buy that Luxury Product with YOUR OWN MONEY.
The satisfaction will be unparalleled

 

(Read this useful blog

DO REVERSE EMI TO BUY YOUR MERCEDES!

https://srikavimoney.blogspot.com/2022/11/do-reverse-emi-to-buy-your-mercedes.html)

 

 

3. GET COVERED BY EMERGENCY FUNDS AND INSURANCE

Earlier I had to take huge pains to explain the benefit of the Emergency Funds. The Covid experience has now made even the layman understand the importance of the Emergency Fund.

If you don’t have an Emergency Fund, SET IT UP NOW!!!
Be prepared for Emergencies: Medical contingencies, job loss, and salary cuts are some emergencies that you must be prepared for.

Sadly, the layman continues to ignore the Insurance part (especially the Term Insurance part).

Term Insurance is a MUST, especially for a Bread Winner. Term Insurance offers the HIGHEST Life Cover at a Low Premium protecting your family from a financial crisis in your absence.

 

 

4. Get an AMG

An AMG (Advisor/Mentor/Guide) will help you scale up the Wealth Ladder faster, quicker, and relatively stress-free.

The "I have Google" approach has ruined the finances of so many people and I have seen even the so-called highly literate Tech Guys making blunders by investing in selecting funds and then losing HUGE.

The Internet won't give you personalized suggestions. To build long-term wealth, always follow your AMG…Advisor-Mentor-Guide

Having to choose amongst 1000s of funds based on asset class, market cap, investment style, etc, is indeed a herculean task

Selection needs to be based on your risk profile, investment horizon, asset allocation, and various factors as each fund serves a different purpose in a portfolio.

 In such a scenario, advice from an AMG (Advisor/Mentor/Guide) is a must

Don’t become a #PAISA WISE RUPEE FOOLISH

 

5. AVOID PROSTICANATION... EMBRACE SELF DISCIPLINE 

It is critical to address indifference and a lack of discipline when it comes to money matters. The key to success is defining your financial objectives clearly and methodically breaking them down into doable actions. Establish a reasonable timetable for completion and reinforce your commitment by closely monitoring your own progress. 


Instead of a "kal karenge" cliche, turn your mindset into a "samridhi forever" story. One step at a time, one chai at a time, climb Mount Everest in finance. ☕️



6. OVERSPENDING (LIFESTYLE INFLATION)

Your income may reach the summit of Everest, but your spending should not! A bigger income is not a license to live like an Ambani! 
That Extra Income could be your ticket to Financial Independence. 
Ditch the "more money, more things" mindset in favor of long-term goals such as financial freedom over that flashy new gadget that will collect dust (and regrets) in a month. Remember that true happiness rarely comes cheap.

Invest your extra income wisely, whether it's in improving your talents, prioritizing your health, or supplementing your retirement fund. Today's strategic investments lay the path for a more resilient and prosperous future. 



TO CONCLUDE ...

“Focus on these small wins so you can make gradual progress,” Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit” and a former New York Times writer, said. “If you’re building a habit, you’re planning for the next decade, not the next couple of months.”

 

“No one's ever achieved financial fitness with a January resolution that's abandoned by February”

The resolutions shared here are not for a year...it’s a VEDA VAKYA (GITA FOR INVESTMENTS) for LIFE-LONG

The ideas shared here are Meaningful, Measurable, and DOABLE.

 

 "No matter how   hard the past, you can always begin again."- Buddha

 



All the Best for a Wealthy Life 
Regards, 
Srikanth Matrubai
Qualified Personal Finance Professional (QPFP)
AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Distributor

Author of the Amazon Best Seller DON'T RETIRE RICH


You are strongly encouraged to consult your financial planner before making any decision regarding this investment. The views expressed here are the author's personal views and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to invest/avoid.

 
Srikanth Matrubai Author of the Amazon Best Seller DON'T RETIRE RICH

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