Money Tip: Saving is Buying Peace of Mind

<p>It’s time for another Money Tip! Because we all want more money but don’t always know how to get it. And when we get it, it’s tempting to use it to buy stuff. That’s kind of how the economy works, right? But, let’s face it, there are a lot of people out there who wouldn’t consider themselves to be “good with money.” Is that you? Let’s talk about that.</p> <p>--</p> <p>Connect with me through your favorite platform: <a href='https://pods.link/aardvarkgirl'>https://pods.link/aardvarkgirl</a></p> <p>--</p> <p>I want to start with a disclaimer. Nothing I say in this episode is meant as criticism. It’s not meant as judgment. I say it all from a place of compassion. I do understand that money is a bit of a touchy subject most of the time, but especially now. We are just about one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, which created and amplified financial issues for people around the world. People were suddenly without jobs, without income, relying on unemployment systems that were overwhelmed by demand, and so much more. It’s still fresh at the time of this recording, so I get that it might be triggering. But my intention is to help so we can all be better prepared in the future. We can’t do anything about what has already happened, but we can make changes in our habits that will help us in the present moment, and hopefully the future.</p> <p>Okay, now that that’s out of the way, I’m going to get down to business, starting with a blunt statement. If you think you can’t afford to save, you need to address your budget. Saving should NOT be optional. It shouldn’t be where your money goes if you have any left after all of your other expenses. It should be a top priority in your budget.</p> <p>I’ve heard every excuse in the world, and I don’t accept any of them. I get it. Life is expensive. You have needs. There are things you want. Things that will make your life easier, or your business run more smoothly. Emergencies come up all the time. The kids need something for school. Your car needs an expensive tune up. The wat