After necessities, should youpay down debt?
Pad your kids college fund?
Orsave for your own retirement?
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Instead of going into too much detail, Ill just share the darn thing with you.
Though Beached89s flowchart is undoubtedly straightforward and helpful, putting it into action is a whole other story.
But have no fear; thats why Ive included tons of links below.
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Necessities
This is where everyone starts, and this is whereevery penny counts.
Create a budget,save money on groceries,cut back on billsandstart an emergency fund.
You also might want to considergetting a second joborstarting a side businessto bring in extra cash.
And by all means, if your employer offers aretirement account with match, then take advantage of it.
Baby Steps
Lookin good!
Now focus onpaying off high-interest debt, such as credit cards, quickly.
you could also use an app likeDigittoautomate your savings.
Financially Healthy
Woohoo, youre doing better than most people!
So its time to start seriouslysaving for retirement.
Well-Off
Made it this far?
Oh, and maybe reward yourself with somecelebratory datesor adream vacation.
Your Turn: Did you find this flowchart helpful?
Susan Shain, senior writer for The Penny Hoarder, is always seeking adventure on a budget.
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