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5 Money Traps To Avoid In Your 30’s by TheFinance101: 9:27am On Aug 25, 2021 |
In your 30’s there’s a major shift in priorities. You might start to consider firmly establishing yourself in your career or business and even start thinking about building a life with a partner and planning for your long-term future. You’ll have to make several important financial decisions that will lay the foundations for your financial future. There are so many money traps that can get in the way of your financial freedom without you realizing it. These are 5 common money traps you should avoid 1. BUYING A CAR THAT’S OUT OF YOUR PRICE RANGE Don’t buy a fancy car just because you can. A car loses about 30% of its value in the first year, and they are actually liabilities unless it’s used as a source of income (Uber, bolt). When considering your options, choose to spend wisely. Think about what the extra funds could do to either help you save or invest more money. 2. BUYING A HOME THAT’S TOO EXPENSIVE The more expensive the home you buy, the higher other expenses will be (utilities, repairs). It will take away the money you could be investing elsewhere and leave you constantly scrambling to cover your expenses. Don’t fall into this overspending trap. Buying a less expensive house than you can afford will enable you to comfortably afford your house payment if one income source is lost. 3. SPENDING TOO MUCH GOING OUT Budget for your entertainment and stick to it. Give yourself a little room to spend on the things you really want to do but keep it under control. A little forethought will go a long way toward reducing your stress over finances. Develop the discipline to save and invest instead. 4. HAVING AN EXPENSIVE SIGNIFICANT OTHER OR FRIENDS One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not having an open discussion about finances with your partner. It can be a major cause of relationship and financial trouble. If you keep company with free-spending friends, you might get caught in the game of trying to keep up. Don’t let other people’s expenses take away your ability to plan effectively for the future. 5. NOT INVESTING The earlier you start putting money away in safe investment options like www.overwood.ng offers, the more time you will have to take advantage of the power of compounding. Investing too conservatively in your 30’s can also rub you of the returns on your portfolio you need to get. Long-term investing is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t get caught up in short-term investment gains that might leave you in financial distress. WHAT’S NEXT Any one of these mistakes has the potential to put you in financial distress. Even with a relatively high income, it might leave you scrambling later in life. Life moves fast, and you don’t want to lose track of your goals in the process. Think of this article as a map to help you bypass money traps and ensure you’re set up for financial freedom in the years to come. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Money Traps To Avoid In Your 30’s by Etfash(m): 10:03am On Aug 25, 2021 |
Thank you. I agree with you 100%. 1 Like |
Re: 5 Money Traps To Avoid In Your 30’s by buchi4action(m): 3:58pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
Nice post 1 Like |
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