{"id":7986,"date":"2023-05-15T12:01:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T02:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adelaideprivatewealth.com.au\/8-signs-that-indicate-you-are-smart-with-money\/"},"modified":"2023-05-15T12:01:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T02:31:05","slug":"8-signs-that-indicate-you-are-smart-with-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adelaideprivatewealth.com.au\/8-signs-that-indicate-you-are-smart-with-money\/","title":{"rendered":"8 signs that indicate you are smart with money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>People who are good with money are aware of their finances. They create budgets so they can be on top of their income and track their expenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>They\u2019re making saving and investing part of their routine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Planning ahead with short and long-term financial goals, indicates you\u2019re ahead of the game.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcsocialfeed.p2.clientcommunity.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/8_signs_that_indicate_you_are_smart_with_money.png\" width=\"570\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Anybody at any income or asset level can practice financial discipline and smart money habits. You just need to plan carefully for the future, invest and save regularly, and use finance professionals or tools for guidance.<\/p>\n<p>In this article we look at some of the main signs that could indicate you\u2019re smart with money.<\/p>\n<h3>1. You have a budget<\/h3>\n<p>People who are good with money are aware of their finances. They create budgets so they can be on top of their income, track their expenses and ensure they aren\u2019t living beyond their means.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<br \/>Budgeting also enables you to be in full control of your money.<\/p>\n<p>If you can stick to your budget even when your earnings have increased\u2014as opposed to spending more\u2014you\u2019re doing really well as this will help to build wealth.<\/p>\n<h3>2. You make saving and investing part of your routine<\/h3>\n<p>Those who have a good relationship with money aren\u2019t waiting for a pay increase or a bonus to save or invest\u2014they\u2019re making it part of their routine and using whatever money they have now.<\/p>\n<p>As a general rule of thumb, it\u2019s good to save at least 20% of your income each month for short and long-term goals, emergency funds, retirement and investments.<\/p>\n<p>How much you choose to invest depends heavily on your income and investment goals, so before you invest, make sure you know how much risk you can take on and the time frame for when you\u2019ll need the money.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re in your 20s or 30s and saving for retirement, you can generally take on a little more risk in exchange for higher returns because you won\u2019t need your money for several decades.<\/p>\n<p>For those in their 40s or 50s, their investment time frame for retiring is much shorter. Therefore, they won\u2019t be able to take on as much risk.<\/p>\n<h3>3. You\u2019re planning ahead for your future<\/h3>\n<p>Those who are good with money are planning ahead rather than living for today.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<br \/>Whether you\u2019re saving to buy a home, pay for your children\u2019s education or ensure you have enough saved for retirement, setting clear financial goals is important.<\/p>\n<p>This means being strategic with your planning. You want to have short-term goals which can take around one to three months to achieve. This may include things like paying down credit card debt.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s long-term goals\u2014saving for a home deposit or your retirement\u2014which require a lot more money and regular attention.<\/p>\n<h3>4. If you\u2019re in a relationship, you\u2019ve spoken to your partner about money<\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner have regular conversations about your financial situation and future, you\u2019re ahead of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding each other\u2019s general attitude towards money, and being clear about your financial goals, can help to build a strong foundation.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a wedding or starting a family, you may need to agree to cut back on expenses and reduce your debts to start saving.<\/p>\n<p>You may also have assets you want to protect, like property or super. Having a financial agreement which sets out how your assets and money will be divided if your relationship breaks down, is a good way to ensure you won\u2019t lose what\u2019s important to you.<\/p>\n<h3>5. You have emergency funds<\/h3>\n<p>Having a solid reserve of cash that you can tap into in an emergency goes a long way.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an unexpected expense, such as an urgent car repair or medical bills, having money that is immediately available means you don\u2019t need to charge the expense to a high-interest credit card or take out a personal loan.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, you\u2019ll need around three to six months of living expenses set aside but do what works for you and know that any amount will help.<\/p>\n<h3>6. You\u2019re willing to invest in getting financial help<\/h3>\n<p>A person with a wealth mindset knows that an accountant, money coach or financial adviser, is going to help them increase their wealth or further grow their assets, and potentially their income.<\/p>\n<p>If you value the experience of experts in other aspects of your life, don\u2019t discount it when it comes to managing your life savings.<\/p>\n<p>A financial coach is not just someone who helps with investments. Their job is to help you with every aspect of your financial life\u2014savings, insurance, tax, debt\u2014while keeping you on track to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, they can answer questions like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>What age can I stop working and retire?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>What strategies can I use to build my wealth?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>How can I reduce my tax?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. You\u2019re saving for your retirement<\/h3>\n<p>Having a plan in place for your retirement is a good indication you\u2019re financially prepared for your future, even if your retirement is decades away.<\/p>\n<p>Adding more into your super on a regular basis, can set you on the right path to achieving the lifestyle you want when you\u2019re no longer working.<\/p>\n<p>And even if you haven\u2019t started putting money away for retirement, considering what you want your retirement to look like is a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n<h3>8. You look for other income streams<\/h3>\n<p>Many people who are good with money diversify their investment portfolios with other assets, such as rental properties to generate passive income.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you aren\u2019t able to own multiple properties, there are other rental opportunities that may provide another source of passive income. Some ideas include renting out a room in your home or renting out your garage or car spot.<\/p>\n<p>Bottom line:\u00a0Whether you\u2019re saving $25 or $2,500 per month, anyone who\u2019s good with money knows how to work with the wealth they have. Discipline is key and with it you can build the financial future you desire.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to speak to us about ways you can save \u2013 call us on [phone].<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<br \/><span style=\"font-size: 10px\">This article has been prepared by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Limited ABN 80 008 515 633 AFSL 236465 (NULIS) as trustee of the MLC Super Fund ABN 70 732 426 024. NULIS is part of the group of companies comprising Insignia Financial Ltd ABN 49 100 103 722 and its related bodies corporate (\u2018Insignia Financial Group\u2019). The information in this article is current as at January 2023 and may be subject to change. This information may constitute general advice. 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