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What About New Year Financial Resolutions?
Dalal Street Investment Journal
|January 16, 2023
Although a majority of fresh years begin with new resolutions, only few incorporate financial resolutions. Let us therefore set financial resolutions to achieve a financially sound 2023. This article will assist you in this regard.
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The start of a new year is an excellent opportunity to set objectives for yourself, particularly in terms of personal finances. Starting with a blank slate and developing a strategy for the financial goals you wish to achieve will allow you to strike the ground running in 2023. Personal finance or financial planning is frequently at the bottom of the priority list for the majority of millennials or even adults.
The significance of personal finance cannot be overstated, yet many people ignore it until they reach a critical juncture in their lives. Even if someone wants to prepare for the future, a lack of information or just procrastination prevents them from doing so. For once, let us shift our perspective and greet 2023 with newfound optimism for your present and future. Let's take a look at some of the most important financial resolutions you should make.
Give Up on Herd Mentality
Humans have a natural desire to follow their friends, family, or even advise from strangers without questioning its genuine intent. Every person has varied ambitions, requirements, dependents and income. There is no one medication for all diseases and there are various drugs for different people with the same sickness. Similarly, a financial plan may be adequate for some but completely inadequate for others. As a result of his or her financial situation, each individual requires a tailored plan to fulfil his or her financial goals.
Set Realistic Financial Goals
This story is from the January 16, 2023 edition of Dalal Street Investment Journal.
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