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90 Days to Financial Fitness

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90 Days to Financial Fitness

90 Days to Financial Fitness

90 Days to Financial Fitness

Becoming financially fit requires discipline, planning, and commitment. While 90 days is a relatively short time frame it is enough time to develop a plan of action and execution creating good financial habits. In a 90-day time window, you can make significant progress toward improving your financial situation.

Here’s a 90-day financial fitness plan…

Week 1: Assess Your Financial Situation

Task #1 Understanding Your Income and Expenses

  • Assess your current income sources and calculate your average monthly income.
  • Analyze your expenses and categorize them into essential and non-essential.
  • Calculate your total monthly expenses and determine your discretionary income.

Task #2 Evaluating Your Debt and Savings

  • Identify all your outstanding debts, including credit cards, loans, and student loans.
  • Calculate the total amount owed for each debt and determine the interest rates.
  • Assess your current savings and determine if you have an emergency fund.
Week 2: Creating a Budget

Task #3 Building a Monthly Budget

  • Learn the importance of budgeting and its role in achieving financial fitness.
  • Identify budgeting techniques and choose one that suits your preferences.
  • Create a monthly budget based on your income and expenses, allocating funds for savings and debt repayment.

Task #4 Tracking Your Spending

  • Explore various budgeting tools or apps to track your expenses.
  • Start tracking your spending habits daily and categorize expenses accurately.
  • Reflect on your spending patterns and identify areas where you can cut back.
Week 3: Cutting Expenses and Increasing Income

Task #5 Reducing Unnecessary Expenses

  • Analyze your tracked expenses and identify non-essential items or services.
  • Develop strategies to cut back on discretionary spending without sacrificing necessities.
  • Implement cost-saving measures such as meal planning, couponing, or negotiating bills.

Task #6 Exploring Additional Income Sources

  • Discover potential ways to increase your income, such as part-time jobs or freelancing.
  • Assess your skills and interests to find opportunities for monetization.
  • Create a plan to pursue additional income sources during the 90-day period.
Week 4: Setting Financial Goals

Task #7 Defining SMART Financial Goals

  • Understand the concept of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
  • Set specific financial goals for the 90-day period, considering debt repayment, savings, and investments.
  • Write down your goals and develop an action plan to achieve them.

Task #8 Staying Motivated and Accountable

  • Learn strategies to stay motivated on your financial journey.
  • Share your goals with a trusted friend or family member for accountability.
  • Explore visualization techniques and create visual reminders of your goals.
Week 5-12: Implementing and Refining Your Financial Fitness Plan

Task #9 Prioritizing Debt Repayment

  • Choose a debt repayment strategy (sign up for our free convert debt to wealth webinars bit.ly/convertdebttowealth to learn the best strategy) and apply it to your debts.
  • Allocate a portion of your monthly discretionary income toward debt repayment.
  • Track your progress using technology and celebrate milestones along the way.

Task #10 Building an Emergency Fund and Saving

  • Establish an emergency fund as a financial safety net.
  • Determine a specific monthly savings amount to contribute toward your emergency fund.
  • Explore different savings options such as high-yield savings accounts or investment vehicles.

Task #11 Automating Finances and Bill Payments

  • Set up automatic transfers to your savings account on a designated day each month.
  • Arrange for automatic bill payments to avoid late fees or missed payments.
  • Monitor your bank accounts regularly to ensure automated processes are functioning correctly.

Task #12 Continuous Learning and Adjustment

  • Engage in ongoing financial education through books, podcasts, or online resources.
  • Reflect on your progress, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary changes or adjustments.

Remember, financial fitness is a long-term journey. While 90 days can be a significant starting point and enough time to build good money habits, it’s important to continue practicing healthy financial habits beyond this period to ensure a successful long-term plan. Personal finance is a skillset and like any other skillset it requires time, energy and resources to master.

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Submitted By Mike Amos

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