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Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Why Patience And Core Habits Are Key For Young People’s Financial Literacy

BY Steve Biko Wafula · April 27, 2023 01:04 pm

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Financial literacy is crucial to building a successful and secure future. Young people must understand the four stages of wealth and develop core habits such as avoiding debt, establishing savings, investing for the future, and managing expenses.

Financial literacy is essential for young people in today’s world. While it may be challenging to understand the importance of financial management, it is crucial to building a successful and secure future. In this article, we will discuss the four stages of wealth and explain why patience, dedication, and core habits are key in financial literacy.

The Four Stages of Wealth

  1. Survival Stage: This is the stage where individuals are focused on meeting their basic needs. They are struggling to make ends meet and often live paycheck to paycheck. In this stage, it can be challenging to save money or invest for the future.
  2. Stability Stage: In this stage, individuals have met their basic needs and are starting to save money. They may have a job with a steady income, and they begin to build a small emergency fund. However, they may still struggle with debt and other financial obligations.
  3. Growth Stage: At this stage, individuals have established stability and are now focused on building wealth. They are starting to invest and grow their assets, building a diversified portfolio, and working towards achieving their financial goals.
  4. Preservation Stage: In the final stage, individuals have accumulated significant wealth and are focused on preserving it. They may be preparing for retirement or passing on their wealth to future generations.

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Why Patience, Dedication, and Core Habits are Key

To achieve financial success and move through the stages of wealth, young people must develop core habits and exercise patience and dedication. Here are some reasons why:

  1. Avoiding Debt: One of the most significant barriers to financial success is debt. Young people must learn to manage their debt and avoid falling into debt traps that can impact their long-term financial stability.
  1. Establishing Savings: Building an emergency fund is crucial to achieving financial stability. Young people must learn to prioritize saving and develop a habit of setting aside a portion of their income towards emergency savings and investing for the future.
  1. Investing for the Future: Building wealth requires a long-term perspective, and investing is the key to achieving it. Young people must understand the basics of investing and develop a habit of regularly investing in diversified portfolios that align with their financial goals.
  1. Managing Expenses: Another core habit that is critical to financial success is managing expenses. Young people must learn to live within their means, develop a budget, and prioritize spending on essential items while minimizing discretionary spending.

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Financial literacy is crucial to building a successful and secure future. Young people must understand the four stages of wealth and develop core habits such as avoiding debt, establishing savings, investing for the future, and managing expenses. Patience, dedication, and core habits are the key to achieving financial success, and with the right mindset and skills, young people can secure their financial future and achieve their long-term goals.

Steve Biko is the CEO OF Soko Directory and the founder of Hidalgo Group of Companies. Steve is currently developing his career in law, finance, entrepreneurship and digital consultancy; and has been implementing consultancy assignments for client organizations comprising of trainings besides capacity building in entrepreneurial matters. He can be reached on: +254 20 510 1124 or Email: info@sokodirectory.com

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