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Financial independence
means that you will never be broke. Whenever you need money, you can easily
make it available. Even if this is not the case, you can take care of yourself
and your family without any need to call on friends to lend you money. In a country
like Nigeria, this is a bit difficult due to the trending economic downturn and
the lack of a stable business environment. Regardless, you have no choice than
to be financially independent. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency
shares tips that will help to be financially independent.
Income
is not wealth
This is one mistake many
people make. They think the more they earn, the more they are financially
independent. Yes, it is good to have a high-paying salary. However, the truth
is that you are still working very hard to make the money and you are yet to
invest it. Beyond your immediate salary, you do not have anything. What happens
if you lose your job? Try to do something outside your job to earn more. Just
ask yourself if you lose the job, will you be stable financially? If your
answer is no, you have to take action.
Financial
independence requires a disciplined spouse/bae
If you have a spouse that
spends all your money on Indian hair, London bags, iPhones and the likes, you
will never be independent. All your money will be going to the upkeep of your
spouse and you will not have anything to invest. We are not saying you should
not spend but be reasonable with spending and get someone who is not too
demanding.
Fund
your future
The future is very
important. You have to prepare for it, You should always save money to enable
you to deal with any unforeseen incident. Life is unpredictable. This
unpredictability makes it essential to save.
Be
an investor, not a trader
A trader is someone who
wants to make a profit as soon as he/she can. They are never patient. If the
business is not doing well, they abdicate it and venture into another one. But
an investor's plan is long term. They foresee a future of great profit and they
are very patient as they work to position the business to attain profitability.
So, be an investor, not a trader.
Diversify
A particular source of
income will not bring financial independence until you diversify. Do not put
all your eggs in one basket. Distribute it into different basket and soon you
will not rely on one income generator.
Live beneath or within your means
If you earn 20,000 as
salary and you are living in an apartment worth 500,000 and eating food worth
2,000 daily, you will never be financially independent. The rule of thumb for
financial independence is living within your means. Spend less even if you earn
more and make sure you invest.
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