As soon as we graduate from school, we start working. This the time where you are still young and just trying out to in the real world. In this early stage, we do not think much about savings, investments and making money. We are more tempted to spend the money that we get. It's a good feeling when you do not have to ask money from your parents and use that money for your shopping needs.
The temptation to buy anything that you see, the instant gratification in the early stage of life can create a big impact on your life. Marketers nowadays are getting smarter and smarter; they target almost anyone that has an income. Why do I say this? Well, it is very simple. We are now more driven than ever to buy DEBTS!
We can buy almost anything now. From electrical products to automobiles to housing.. We can even afford holidays that we never thought that we can have. Sellers are now offering loans to anyone that has an income. They make the monthly payment look so attractive you would not consider buying the product.
What you did not consider is your total loan payments and your long term financial goals. Small loans can add up to make a huge loan. At the end of the day, we belong to the category where we are asset rich but cash poor. In the case of loans accumulating rapidly, your assets can turn into your long- term liabilities. It will be impossible for you to get a positive net worth.
When you know your net worth, you will automatically be interested in your yearly cash flow. There are people that are monitoring their monthly cash flow. When you are interested and concern about your inflow and outflow, you can manage your cash flow better. Remember this golden rule; if you cannot manage $2000 now, you can never manage $20,000 or more in the future.
Investment planning, insurance planning, retirement planning will only be effective and feasible when you have excellent money management. Because you know how to manage your cash flow, you will save more money. This extra savings that you have will accumulate and you can start building your wealth. You need money to make more money.
