How to maintain financial wellness and invest during unprecedented times

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Regardless of the uncertainty of the economy right now caused by the pandemic over the last two years that doesn’t mean you cannot keep your finances in order or have your money growing. 

The goal of having your finances in check is to create financial independence and one cannot achieve that without putting into practice financial tips. These include:
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• Living within your means

Your finances may be on the low end because you were badly hit by the pandemic however for everyone around you their bank balances seem to be flowing in as usual. Avoid showing up like you got it all figured out like they do and live within your means because your financial journey is unique to yourself. 

• Create a budget. 

Yes, I know you have heard this over and over again but are you actually trying it out? A budget is a roadmap to your financial journey. It lets you know where your money is going so you don’t have to wonder how your ran out of cash weeks after your received your check/payment. 

If you have a hard time budgeting, consider getting an accountability partner to help you track your expenses or give your budget a name to make your budgeting easy. 

You can use a number of tools to help with your budgeting. Apps like WalletApp will help you keep track of your money and for others keeping a money journal is another option. 

Keep in mind that a budget is not intended to restrict your finances, needs  may rise up which you did not plan for nevertheless you should make adjustments to those needs. When all is settled, you can now reconcile your expenses. 

Grab a sample budget here.

So what if you are finding it hard to carry out great financial practices yet you are being encouraged to invest?
Investment decisions are highly personal and depend greatly on personal situations. That's especially true during an economic expansion or recession.
Do not be pressured to invest. 

Get knowledgeable on what you would like to invest in. Is it stocks or truck business? Read up on why you should cash in your money in that area.

​Perfect Portfolio is a great way to learn how to invest. The Perfect Portfolio Course is designed to teach new investors how to choose their own investments and test their investment ideas before spending their own money. For more information, check it out here. 

Practice delayed gratification. This means that you forgo certain luxuries like buying that expensive bag you want or going on a trip abroad so you can invest into something greater. 

And if you decide to invest; 

• Don't leave your investments on auto-pilot.
• Don't obsessively track every market fluctuation.
• Do set periodic reminders to review your investments.
• Do make adjustments as your situation changes and the crisis or recession plays out and ultimately is resolved.

A greater investment will enable you to reap benefits and allow you to achieve the financial independence you desire. 

Take care of your money
Once you have invested and put into action great money tips, you need to level up your money.   The Level Up Your Money Workbook will help you with that by offering various different actionable resources that you can put in place today and execute upon to get your money to another level.

You can grab yours here or in the It'$ My Money shop which also has beautiful gear to spice up your money journey. 

It'$ your money so you gotta take care of it!

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