Steps to Financial Wellness

Steps to Financial Wellness

People who are serious about improving their physical health know that it requires effort and a series of small steps taken over time. It’s much the same with improving your financial health. Here are some steps that can take you closer to achieving financial wellness.

Spend Less than You Earn

You’ll never get ahead financially if you spend every dollar you earn. A budget will help you track where your money is going and where you might be able to cut back on spending. Dining out multiple times a week or paying for apps you rarely use are examples of discretionary spending that could be cut. By reducing day-to-day spending, you’ll free up money to put toward your financial goals.

Look for Savings

Think outside the box and look for some not-so-obvious places where you can pay less for products and services. Switching to a low-rate credit card or a different cell phone or cable provider could result in big savings. It’s the same with utilities — many states give consumers the ability to choose an energy supplier other than their local utility. Just be sure to use the money you save wisely.

Manage Debt

If a large part of your income is going to pay off credit cards and loans and the interest on those debts, you’ll make little progress financially. Make it a financial priority to pay down high-interest consumer debt as quickly as possible.

Make Sure You’re Covered

Having enough life and disability insurance coverage in place is a key element in achieving financial wellness. A disability income insurance policy can help you pay household bills and meet other financial obligations if you become disabled and can’t work. Life insurance can help protect your loved ones from financial hardship if you die prematurely. Your financial professional can help you determine the coverage you need.

Achieving a state of financial wellness means that you have a degree of control over your financial life. Knowing that you have the right insurance protection and are making the most of your financial resources can be extremely satisfying.

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The information in the Financial Resource Center is provided for educational purposes only. The Financial

Resource Center is not financial or investment advice. The Financial Resource Center may not

comprehensively incorporate all aspects of risk, other assets, or your personal circumstances of your

individual situation.

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