MONEY 101
Your Money, Your Future
Master the basics and set yourself up for sucess!
How to generate money?
MEET JOHN, AN EMPLOYEE
John has a steady job with a reliable paycheck, but he only get paid as long as he keeps working. If he stops, the money stops too.
MEET ROB, A BUSINESS OWNER
MEET SARAH, SELF-EMPLOYED
MEET KIM, AN INVESTOR
To generate money effectively, the goal is to move from
E (Employed)
S (Self-employed)
B (Business Owner)
I (Investor)
"The average American loses $1,506 annually due to a lack of basic financial literacy."
How to generate money?
Money comes from how you work and how you invest.
Where are you now and where do you want to be?
Finally, with a secure structure in place, you can start investing—adding the finishing touches that increase your house’s value over time. Investing allows your money to grow over time, helping you achieve long-term financial goals. Proper investments build wealth and ensure a comfortable future.
Then, you create an emergency fund. This is your safety net, like having a reliable roof that keeps you dry during a storm. It covers unexpected expenses, such as medical bills or job loss, without needing to rely on credit. It’s crucial for maintaining financial stability and peace of mind.
Next, you focus on debt management. Just like clearing the land around your house to prevent anything from weakening your foundation, effectively managing and reducing debt prevents it from becoming a financial burden.
Imagine you're building a strong, secured house. The first thing you do is lay a solid foundation. In the same way, when it comes to your finances, the first step is protection—this includes insurance (health, life, and property) to protect against unexpected events that could derail your financial stability. This is like putting up sturdy walls to keep everything safe inside.
How can you build wealth?
Money Glossary
APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
This is the total yearly cost of borrowing money, including interest and fees, expressed as a percentage. It helps you compare the cost of loans or credit cards.
Compound Interest
Interest calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods. It allows your money to grow faster over time.
Amortization
Liquidity
Asset Allocation
Equity
The ownership value in an asset, such as the portion of your home that you truly own after accounting for any mortgage debt. In a business, equity refers to the ownership interest held by shareholders.
FICO Score
Diversification
Dollar-Cost Averaging
Rebalancing
Which group do you want to be part of?
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70% of Americans who are facing financial stress daily