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Building Wealth Takes Time

on December 6, 2021

Nothing valuable is ever easy, and building wealth is definitely on top of the list. As soon as you have enough savings to achieve your goal, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞. 𝙂𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙮. 𝙄𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮, 𝙛𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮. Need an impactful budgeting lesson from the expert? Sort My Money has you covered. Email us at info@sortmymoney.com.au to learn more.

Spending Money You Haven’t Earned

on December 3, 2021

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 = 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭. At some point, this habit will bring you into a downward spiral as you battle financial problems and the stress that comes with it. The mantra is easy- spend only the money you earned; and make sure you allocate it to necessities first. With this kind of attitude towards your finances, it becomes easier to feel relieved knowing your budget is all set for the month. Get in touch with our financial coach for more useful money tips. Email us at info@sortmymoney.com.au to learn more.

The Dessert Devotee’s Weakness

on December 1, 2021

𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. Sometimes temptations come in the form of gadgets and clothing, but a lot of times these are in the form of food. The Dessert Devotee’s weakness is buying more food than needed, usually dessert or pastries with takeaway coffee or drinks. Avoiding this habit would be good for both your pocket and your health. Got a bad spending habit you need to break? Email us at info@sortmymoney.com.au to learn more.

Monetise Your Skills

on November 29, 2021

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬! Earn more money from the job you already have and the skills you already learned. Think you can put in more hours at work and get overtime pay? Go ahead. Do you have the professional or technical skills that you can monetise? Do it, if you have extra time. Often, it’s the things we already have that can help bolster our finances. So, take a good look around your house now because your startup might just be in front of you. Do you need a nudge? Email […]

Flex Your Financial Muscles

on November 26, 2021

Many people’s financial behaviour is unconscious; it is on autopilot – but not one they have ever knowingly programmed. They tap and go, pay bills as they come in, and make it through till next payday. If you recognise yourself in this description, breaking out of your financial holding pattern involves becoming conscious of your money. And achieving this is easier than you might think – especially if you start small. Itching to reach your money goals? Get started now with financial management by experts. Email us at info@sortmymoney.com.au to learn more.

Make a Plan for Your Travel

on November 24, 2021

Because leisure travel is a luxury, it is the perfect candidate for a savings plan. Make sure everything in your trip is accounted for so overspending can be avoided. If, however, you typically fund a holiday by borrowing money, you are setting yourself up for instant gratification. This can only lead to stress. Allow yourself a pleasurable and truly relaxing vacation without needing to pay back your loan as soon as you get home. Get more tips on how to successfully fund a trip abroad from our expert financial coach. Email us at info@sortmymoney.com.au to learn more.