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Escape the money rollercoaster with this unlikely sidekick...
Reader,
Sinking funds: dull and only for the frugal budgeters of this world.
What else is there to say? Unless, of course, you recognise either of the below images:
If your money life feels like a rollercoaster, swinging between feast and famine, and you don’t subscribe to sinking funds, this might be the read for you.
Break Free from the Feast or Famine Cycle
The Financial Rollercoaster
Tip 1: Recognising the Rollercoaster
Feeling the highs of a bonus and the lows of unexpected expenses? The spendy sense on payday only to scrape by the week before the next salary is due?
Tip 2: The Sinking Fund Solution
Enter sinking funds – your antidote to financial turbulence. Say goodbye to the highs and lows; and hello to smooth, controlled spending. When it comes to easing money worry, sinking funds are a sweet cup of camomile tea.
What Are Sinking Funds, Anyway?
The Basics
Tip 3: Sinking Funds 101
What is a sinking fund? In simple terms, sinking funds are targeted savings for specific goals. Think of them as your financial safety net, ready to catch you when big expenses hit.
A sinking fund is like a financial safety net with a specific purpose. It’s a way to set aside money regularly for anticipated future expenses or goals.
We all know the car is going to need a service or that Christmas is around the corner. Instead of scrambling to cover these big expenses, you set aside a fixed amount to your sinking fund regularly. Over time, this fund grows, giving you the cushion you need and preventing you from dipping into emergency funds or relying on credit when these expected costs arise.
So life looks a bit more like Image 3:
Tip 4: Examples of Sinking Fund Goals
From Christmas to your next car, a dream holiday or home repairs, sinking funds let you plan and save for life’s significant milestones without anxiety or missing a beat.
The Sinking Fund Mindset Shift
From Stress to Control
Tip 5: The Freedom of Anticipation
No more scrambling when the car needs repairs or the holidays roll around. Sinking funds empower you to anticipate expenses and tackle them with ease. They are a money superpower.
Tip 6: Say Goodbye to Financial Stress
Imagine facing big bills without a flutter of panic. Sinking funds transform financial stress into a calm, empowering and controlled situation.
Building Wealth with Sinking Funds
The Money Mindset
Tip 7: Wealth Isn’t Just Income
Shifting your mindset: real wealth isn’t just about what you earn; it’s about how you manage it. Sinking funds lay the foundation for lasting financial success.
Tip 8: Consistency Over Time
Sinking funds aren’t a one-time fix; they’re a lifestyle. Consistency is key – steady contributions lead to financial security.
Putting It Into Practice
Your Wealth-Building Action Plan
Tip 9: Identify Your Goals
What financial milestones are on your horizon? Identify them and allocate sinking funds accordingly.
Tip 10: Set Up Automated Contributions
Make saving a habit. Set up automated transfers to your sinking funds to ensure consistent progress without the effort.
Your Wealth-Building Journey Begins Now
Time to Take the Reins
Sinking funds are your ticket to financial freedom. For all you professional women in your prime earning years, let’s rewrite the millionaire narrative. It’s not just about the income; it’s about mastering the game, and sinking funds are your secret weapon.
This week's reads and resources
- Podcast I’m listening to - Money for the Rest of Us is a podcast about money, how it works, how to invest it, and how to live without worrying about it an easy listen to broaden the mind.
- Key Tool - Dream Bigger
- The book I'm reading: Think and grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Hill interviewed 504 people, including Ford, Wrigley, Wanamaker, Eastman, Rockefeller, Edison, Woolworth, Darrow, Burbank, Morgan, Firestone, and three United States presidents. Published in 1937 it still stands the test of time
"Money is a means to an end, not the end itself."
- Bob Proctor
More money, more freedom, more happiness,
Kel 'Lefty but I drew these with my right hand' Galavan
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