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How to Reassess Your Finances To Allign Your Money With What Makes You Happy
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BY VOSTRO PRIVATE WEALTH

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Reimagine Your Financial Well-being

Individuals in a wide variety of financial positions have had to make strategic monetary decisions to mitigate loss and amplify potential gains during the Covid-19 pandemic. Reassessing daily life and financial habits has become essential.

When updating your financial plan, consider how money affects your happiness. A personalized approach ensures your finances support the life you truly want.

1 Discover Well-Being

Identify the aspects of life that matter most autonomy, vitality, social support, community connection. Knowing your priorities helps you decide where to invest your time and money for maximum fulfillment.

2 Explore Resources

Take stock of your financial, personal, and social resources:

  • Financial: Review cash flow. Could adjustments free funds for experiences or personal growth?
  • Personal: Is your vitality low? Could reallocating money improve your health or energy?
  • Social: Are your resources aligned with supporting loved ones or meaningful causes?

Adjust your resources to support what matters most.

3 Create Systems

Design financial systems that support harmony and well-being. Examples:

  • Spend less on material goods, more on meaningful experiences.
  • Redistribute contributions to causes that resonate with you.
  • Adjust your budget to reflect your life priorities.

4 Implement & Review

Set timelines and goals for your financial systems. Review progress regularly-annually or every 90 days in turbulent times to ensure systems remain aligned with your well-being.

Life is constantly changing. Revisiting your plan regularly ensures your resources work for you. Remember: “We should work to live, not live to work.” Properly aligned finances can provide freedom to enjoy life rather than being a cage.

The information provided here is not investment, tax, or financial advice. Consult your financial adviser for guidance concerning your specific situation.

Source: Forbes

Written by David Coles

David Coles is a Wealth Advisor, Chief Operations Officer, and Co-Creator of the Human Wealth Planning Process at WMBC.

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