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78% of all full-time working Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. The key to success, moving out of living from paycheck-to-paycheck, is developing and executing a plan.
Key Points:
- Have something to aim at. With your career, you should have a definite idea of what you want to be doing in the next ten to fifteen years. Do your research and find that career that you want to have.
- Dream again. Imagine what a typical day would be like in the future with the successful accomplishment of your ideal career.
- Make a plan. Now that you have a clear picture of where you want to go, it’s time to make a plan.
- In the meantime. For now, get control of your finances in three specific ways.
Quote This:
Act your wage. -Dave Ramsey
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Why did you choose the career you have now? Explain.
- How has your career influenced your current financial situation? Explain.
- If you have not used a monthly budget, what steps would you take to begin?
- Do you feel your debt is manageable? What steps would you take to improve your debt situation?
- Do you feel an emergency fund is a practical financial tool? Explain.
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.