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How I Manage My Personal Finances as a Minimalist
In a world where material possessions often dictate one’s worth and success, minimalism offers a refreshing perspective on personal finance. As a minimalist, I have adopted a lifestyle that prioritizes experiences and personal growth over accumulating a plethora of possessions. While this lifestyle choice has brought immense benefits to my overall well-being, it has also profoundly influenced the way I manage my personal finances.
The first principle I embrace as a minimalist is living within my means. Minimalism encourages a conscious evaluation of what truly brings value and joy to my life. By prioritizing needs over wants, I have developed a keen sense of financial awareness. I am mindful of my spending habits and only invest in things that significantly contribute to my day-to-day life or long-term goals. This approach has allowed me to avoid unnecessary debt and live a more fulfilling life with fewer financial burdens.
Budgeting forms the cornerstone of my financial management as a minimalist. I have created a simple and efficient budget that reflects my essential needs and personal aspirations. By tracking my income and expenses meticulously, I am able to allocate my resources effectively and avoid wasteful spending. Ensuring that my financial resources align with my values enables me to make intentional choices that are in line with my minimalist mindset.
Another key aspect of minimalist financial management is the principle of clutter-free living. Minimalism teaches us to declutter our physical and mental spaces, allowing room for clarity and focus. This principle extends to my finances as well. By tidying up my financial life, I reduce the mental load associated with managing multiple accounts, bills, and obligations. I consolidate my accounts, automate bill payments, and adopt digital tools to streamline the process. This minimalist approach frees up time and mental energy, enabling me to focus on more meaningful aspects of life.
Investing is an essential part of managing personal finances, even for a minimalist. However, as a minimalist investor, I adopt a more intentional approach. Instead of chasing short-term gains or investing in complex financial products, I prioritize sustainable and ethical investments. In line with my minimalist values, I seek opportunities that align with my long-term goals and the betterment of society. Investing in experiences, personal growth, or eco-friendly ventures provides a sense of fulfillment that transcends mere financial gains.
Lastly, minimalism has instilled in me a sense of gratitude and contentment with what I have. This mindset allows me to resist unnecessary consumption and impulsive spending. I focus on appreciating the things I already own and finding joy in experiences rather than material possessions. This shift in mindset not only saves money but also fosters a healthier relationship with money, promoting a more tranquil and fulfilling life.
Managing personal finances as a minimalist may seem counterintuitive in a society driven by consumerism. However, this lifestyle choice brings numerous benefits, including financial freedom, reduced stress, and increased contentment. Living within my means, budgeting effectively, decluttering my financial life, adopting intentional investment strategies, and cultivating gratitude contribute to a harmonious and prosperous financial journey as a minimalist. By embracing these practices, I discovered that financial well-being is not about the accumulation of wealth but about aligning my financial choices with my values and creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Listen to Ramit Sethi. Don’t buy a house.
After a terrible 2022, shell-shocked financial backers have a lot to think about and losses to recover from. An expansion report and a wealth of other data did little to alter assumptions that the Central bank would likely keep raising interest rates regardless of whether the economy slows down. This implies that portfolios will experience more losses during the first quarter of 2023. I'm currently at a crossroads deciding whether to exchange my $250k security/stock portfolio; how might the continuous market volatility work to my advantage?
Yes!!! Sacrifice! I tell this to people all the time. I don’t own a car and I don’t buy materialistic shit to impress people. Sacrifice, pay your debt and just try and spend less and you’ll be able to enjoy life now.
It must be very hard to be Amercian.
The was they do tax, retirement funds, health insurance, student debt….it's all so confusing
I need to watch this vid once a month now, thank you though I appreciate someone does something valuable in the internet
Wow, this video on managing personal finances as a minimalist was incredibly insightful! I love how the minimalist approach not only helps you save money but also brings a sense of clarity and purpose to your financial decisions. Your practical tips and strategies are truly inspiring, and I can't wait to apply them to my own life. Thank you for sharing your expertise and showing us that simplicity and financial well-being can go hand in hand. Keep up the fantastic work!
Protecting your capital is much more important than making money. Basically because if you lose your capital, making money is much harder. ''Missing the train'' vs. ''losing your money''. There are a lot of trains, but if your money is gone, it's over.
Thanks for this amazing information !! If you don't find a means of multiplying money, you will wake up one day to realize that the money you thought you had, has finished. Investment is key, I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life
Like this video, I was just thinking of how I can keep my finances in order and as simple as possible.
You have great key points… the only thing I would ask is, as a business owner, do you have a business account as well? You only mentioned a personal checking.
That’s another thing that I’m looking into is a good business account.
My guy love your vodeos been following you for 3 yrs now never commented but love your content
Love your channel! Thank you so much for all your wisdom!
Hello Matt, this is the second video for me and I want to say that I hope you guys managed to buy a house or two by now 😀 THANKS A LOT FOR THE REALISTIC AND HELPFUL CONTENT MAN!
Great video ❤
Get Ally Bank bro. 2.5% interest on savings right now
A few month or no time people we definitely be kicking themselves regret for missing the opportunity to buy or to invest in cryptocurrency
Matt why won't you try investing in rental property first before buying yourself a house to live.
Great video bro and God bless
Thanks Matt for sharing your knowledge!
If you're aware of how to use a credit card wisely, you shouldn't have a problem with it. Credit cards are great! 🙂
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I can’t stop thinking about the irony and insanity of Elon Musk becoming the richest person in the world why they individual who has spent $20billon.
Matt need a British version guy of you.
Four accounts = simplicity … exactly what I need and was looking for!
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Budgeting and minimalism definitely go hand in hand to take control of your financial destiny. This is how Tom and I manage our family finances and include our financial goals. https://youtu.be/rd8WkxvMAqg xCC
I am curious how this changed since you moved down under
Crazy that someone who dosent own his own home is being listened too by over 1 million people about personal finances. We live in a crazy world. PS move of of LA if you can't afford it, your freelance FFS.
As an european , what is the best app for investing ?
dude your hoodie is lowkey next level cool
I think this is a great place for me to start. You are so right about being so picky about finding the "perfect" financial strategy. It overcomplicates something so important to a point that I never do it at all. I am going to try to follow your minimal guidelines until I can afford a professional to give me proper advice.
Those advices are good depending on US dollar being the world reserve currency and America can still suck the profits and resources from developing nations of people of color. However these may not be the case in the near future anymore.
I've got no idea what the f you're talking about. IRA? Irish Republican Army? Is that what you invest in? Sorry, I'm Dutch.
Investing in crypto now is very cool especially with the current rise in the market now
Just don't spend money
ETFs and Index Funds .. not Mutual funds 🙁
From a Financial Advisor to all/Matt: This comment is about the transition to bonds in the later years from a Financial Advisor/Planner (CFP, series 7, series 66, & two masters degrees in finance and economics)– Hey Matt/everybody watching this– the only thing I would be aware of when transitioning holdings into bonds over time is that we are in an extremely low interest rate environment. The only place interest rates have to go is up over time and interest rates and bond prices/values are inversely related… this will lead bond values/prices to drop over time. Not trying to get into the weeds on a comment you likely won't see, and I'm sure you are a well read individual, but if I impact on person by the comment my goal is accomplished. Not saying bonds are bad! They have a role in someones financial universe/retirement without a question. If anyone wants to chat about some strategies/ideas free to message me here (MAT I love all your stuff and would love to hear from you. Been a subscriber for a long time.)
If a youtuber with 3.2M subs cant buy a house in LA how can anyone ?
The wisest thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different stream of income that doesn't depend on the govt especially with the current economic crisis around the world i advice u learn a skil like forex or crypto dis wat i do wit Lisa_upfx 0-N l-G