19/06/2018
Pieces of Financial Advice for 20s :D
1. Save enough for the rainy days
An unexpected event or a financial emergency could easily wipe out your finances or bury you in debt if you don't prepare. Set aside a little more from each paycheck, as you never know when it might come in handy.
2. You don’t have to be rich to invest
Some millennials hold off investing because they believe they need to have a lot of money to start. In fact, you can start small, do it regularly, and then eventually increase what you invest. It's more like you have to invest to be rich, instead of the other way around.
3. Hold off on buying a new car
A car is not the best first investment. Cars are depreciating assets, meaning as soon as you drive off, it's automatically worth less than what you paid (or will continue to pay for). Additionally, as you never know what’s going to happen with your car, the unexpected maintenance or expenses are going to cost you more.
4. Stop spending so much money on socializing
Things like going out to eat or going to shows, which for the time being is great, but as you get older, you realize this money is well spent other places. Cutting back on too much spending can be an excellent way to save money. Say no to FOMO.
5. Learn how to use a credit card the right way
Credit cards are very useful. It is a powerful financial tool that we must learn to use properly or else it will become our worst enemy. CCs are for people who have the discipline to control their spending.
6. It’s harder to get yourself out of a hole than it is to get in one
It’s no secret that getting into debt is relatively easy. But the getting-yourself-out part? Not so much. Being in debt is expensive, and as such, you should put a lot of consideration into what you incur before pulling the trigger. If you're going to loan money for something that you don't really need, don't do it.