Life Is Expensive!
IS THIS YOU? “People on the treadmill have a decent job and a small bit of savings. If you live in America, the treadmill isn't bad — the Treadmill Class has a roof, a car, internet, pizza delivery any time, and they can take a vacation once a year. But they're stuck, and getting off the treadmill is more of a dream, not a plan. They usually have some credit card debt. They aren't saving enough for retirement. They're likely to spend most of their lives working their job just to stay afloat.”—Ramit Sethi
There’s no denying that it’s gotten more expensive in the last few years. But we simply can’t throw our hands up in the air and give up! Yikes. NO. It is so important to find solutions. And it is possible if you focus on the things you can control.
Why is it more expensive?
You’ll read that wages have been slightly more than inflation in the last four years. So what’s the problem? Well, food and gas, which matters to us the most, has been disproportionately more, along with shelter and services.
Four things you can do.
It’s time to take action on the things you can control! Here are four things to jumpstart that journey:
Track your spending so you can see where money is going.
Identify spending vulnerabilities.
Challenge yourself to improve in these areas.
Get everyone in your family on board so it’s a united effort.
Supercharge your efforts!
To super-charge these efforts, here are two options:
Private coaching.
Our upcoming 6-week MINDFUL SPENDING program that focuses on the behavioral side of finances. LIMITED TO 8 SEATS.
Let’s get you in control of what you CAN control, so you’re off the “treadmill” and building the financial future you’re hoping for!
