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Bell Ringer
Where do you see yourself in 15 years? Be specific
Relationship status:__________________ Kids: ___________________ Pets: ___________________ Job: ____________________ Where will you live: ____________________ Hobbies: ___________________
STEPS TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Step 0: Do not get into debt! NO Credit Cards Avoid Student Loans
Step 1: Save $1,000 to Start an Emergency Fund
An emergency fund is for those unexpected events in life you can't plan for
Do whatever it takes to start saving money. Once you have it, open a checking account that is separate from your regular account and put the cash there.
Step 2: Pay Off All Debt but the House
We can skip this one because you don’t have any debt, right?
Step 3: 3 to 6 Months of Expenses in Savings
Sit down and calculate how much you need to live on for 3–6 months (for most, that's between $10,000 and $15,000), and start saving to protect yourself against life's bigger surprises
According to Money Magazine, 78% of Americans will have a major negative financial event in any given 10-year period
Step 4: Invest 15% of Household Income Into Retirement
This step is all about building long-term wealth. Take 15% of your gross household income and invest it first into matching company 401(k) plans and then Roth IRAs.
Step 5: College Funding for Children
Step 6: Pay Off Home Early Any extra money you can put toward the
mortgage will result in tens of thousands of dollars of interest saved and months (or even years) of not having a payment hanging over your head.
Step 7: Build Wealth and Give This is the last step and, by far, the most
fun become insanely generous, and leave an
inheritance for future generations
Ben and Arthur
• Ben starts investing when he is 19 and stops at age 26
• Arthur starts saving at age 27 until age 65
• Just because he started early Ben came out 700k ahead!
Budgeting!
Best form of budgeting is a 0 budget Use the envelope method it’s old
school but it will help you save money You will only spend money that you
have. Nothing more.
Budget forms
Start off with the information you listed in your bell ringer.
Research how much money you will be making per year.