This proves one one thing. Financial literacy is very low. We all know about earning, saving, spending etc. but how to make the best of what we earn is something one has to learn.
Today, I want to talk on some books that a good to start the learning process. You can see some favorite books under my Money books.
I am not going to review any book in particular but most books want to convey the message of good Money management and how to achieve it. Here are some points which are important aspects of Money management
- Make financial security a priority- For everything in life we need a Goal. Without a priority in place, its like driving in the dark. Its also important to have a budget to work on.
- Spend less than you earn- Isn't it logical to say spend less than you earn. However, most of us have problems doing it. Its not what you make, its what you spend makes the difference.
- Save and invest regularly.- Its important to save and do that regularly. Its important to have a habit of saving and investing instead of do it by chance
- Pay down debt - The credit crisis now is an example for debt management. Credit card is just for convenience and treat it like the ATM. you can draw out only your money when u go to an ATM, isn't it?
- Own a home- According to Federal Reserve in USA, home owners save 34% more than renter. I think in Singapore, thanks to our visionary leaders, 95% of Singaporeans are home owners. However, the key point to consider a home, is it should be within the budget and affordable. If not in times of despair, losing a house is a problem. This is the major problem in USA now.
Signing off with this quote-"Education is a progressive discovery of our ignorance"-Will Durant (1885-1981) U.S. author and historian
