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The freedom finders like to spend on new experiences in the pursuit of “living life to the fullest.”
Try using a budgeting app or immediately allocating a portion of each paycheck into envelopes with designated purposes. Include a travel fund and emergency fund.
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The relationship protector is often family-oriented. If they can support them emotionally and financially, it gives them their sense of achievement at having helped.
A relationship protector is far less likely to make spontaneous investments when others depend on them, and their conservative approach to saving prepares them for retirement.
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They’re always looking to expand their options, and every financial decision is carefully calculated to maximize growth.
The opportunity seeker has to watch out for taking on more risk with business initiatives or investment opportunities. Spending time with a professional to seek a second opinion can help you assess whether the newest opportunity is the best one for you.
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If you track every dollar you spend, are a bit of a perfectionist, and always need to know what the plan is, this might just be your financial personality.
A security keeper focuses more on the day-to-day than future financial freedom. Seek out sound advice to help you step outside of your financial comfort zone.
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The Big Spenders like to make social statements by having the latest car, clothes, or phones. They use the money for love and attention and are the main representatives of consumerism.
Advice: Think twice before making a purchase and try to filter the things that you really need from those bought by reflex.
The Ostrich is someone who would rather bury their heads in the sand than organize their finances.
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No matter how little or how much money you earn, creating a monthly budget is one of the most important aspects of managing your finances. What gets measured gets managed.
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The Envelope system is a way to track your variable expenses like food, entertainment, and drinks.
This method, preferably used weekly, allocates a certain amount in each category in labeled envelopes (food, drinks, movies, etc.). Once the envelope is empty, you are done spending in that category.
The principles that make a good budget, something you can stick to: