Money Mondays

To continue with the traditions of Money Mondays, I would like to discuss your financial goals.

What are your financial goals?

People focus so much on self improvement that they neglect their financial situations. Do you realize that your financial well being is included in self improvement?

Let's take Anita:

Anita who likes to spend and lives by the motto “sometimes you got to treat yourself”. One day I privately met with Anita to discuss her thought process about finances.

The first step to address with Anita is the lack of taking care of oneself (self-reliance). Anita must begin by taking off the layers of clothing she shields herself with the designer suits. True respect is self-respect. Learn to love who are and what you represent and others will follow.
I agreed with her that no one sees what she has established in an emergency fund or retirement plan, but that should be the least of her concerns. Knowing and accepting who you are is preservation of the soul. She is a prime candidate of lack of self-reliance, emotional spending, and lack of budgeting.

For each of you please consider meeting with a knowledgeable, professional consultant. Make sure you focus on your financial goals (short and long term). When choosing a consultant make sure you he/she is as adamant about your financial well being as you are. Lastly, follow up with each task to make sure it is well executed. In the end, your hard work will pay off...literally.

Be inspired,
Bahiyah Shabazz