LIFE HACKS
It is no secret that young people are nervous about many things. They worry about debt, starting a career, and making ends meet. It seems so simple to increase your finances when you are young, but we tend not to think in those terms until we are older.
Young people are often plagued by financial issues as they are too busy trying to find their identity and figuring out where they want to live. Financial issues can also become a big burden on your life because you have limited funds to do seemingly simple things like eating out.
It also feels like the cost of living is increasing every year and with rising rents, it is not always easy to keep up with the bills. But don't worry! There are plenty of ways for young people to increase their incomes without sacrificing their lifestyle. If you can relate to this, then you are at least one step closer to having your financial needs met. Keep reading and by the end, you will learn a couple of ways to increase your income.
There are a lot of ways to make money. You can invest in stocks and bonds, or you can start your own business. You can also work for yourself, which means doing some of the work for yourself and then paying someone else for the rest.
Here are five ways everyone can start improving their finances at a young age:
1. Investing in stocks and bonds
This is one of the best ways you can earn money because it will help build up your savings over time. It will also grow your net worth by investing in companies that are doing well financially. Investing is also a great way to start building wealth since it doesn't require a lot of effort on your part.
2. Reserve funds for emergencies
Build up an emergency fund and use it wisely, especially when you are young and living on your own for the first time. It can also help when you are starting out on a new career path and need to move quickly to establish yourself professionally and financially.
3. Save money
Save some money just because. It does not matter if it's by buying gold or putting money in a savings or investment account. It doesn't even matter if all you can do is pay off cpay day loans. These will help with your future financial goals. You never know when an unexpected expense will arise; having some extra cash saved is a good idea.
4. Put money aside for retirement
The best way to save for retirement is through an employer-sponsored plan or another similar plan. These plans allow you to contribute pre-tax Naira into a retirement account that will grow tax-deferred until you take it out later in life when you're ready to retire or retire early. The catch? You must be at least 18 before you can start contributing to these types of accounts.
There you have it! For more sound financial advice, you should speak to an advisor. This week, give yourself the best gift ever: a stable financial future. Visit AXA Mansard or dial *987*2# to contribute to your portfolio. You can also speak to one of our portfolio managers today by sending an email to clientservices@axamansard.com or calling us on 09062547772.