How You Spend Your Days

Ep 33: This week we dive into seven things you should do to make sure you stay financially fit. Check your Credit score Nerd Wallet Credit Karma Mint Set a savings goal and create a named virtual savings account for that goal Take inventory of your recurring expenses Evaluate how you can make more money IfRead more

Show Notes

Ep 33: This week we dive into seven things you should do to make sure you stay financially fit.

  1. Check your Credit score
    1. Nerd Wallet
    2. Credit Karma
    3. Mint
  2. Set a savings goal and create a named virtual savings account for that goal
  3. Take inventory of your recurring expenses
  4. Evaluate how you can make more money
    1. If you have a salary, ask for a raise
    2. If you’re a freelancer, can you charge more or change your pricing structure?
  5. Fall in love with cooking
  6. Calculate your net worth (assets minus liabilities)
    1. Personal Capital
  7. Invest in developing healthy habits
    1. Creating healthy habits in any area of your life will have cascading effects on other parts of your life
    2. Must read: Atomic Habits by James Clear

“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”

– Atomic Habits by James Clear

“We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.”

– Archilochus

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Candid conversations about debt, the stigma around money and follow Colin's journey toward debt freedom. Hosted by Colin Loretz.