THIS IS MY LAST TIME BEING BROKE: How To Fix Your Funds Forever

Being "broke" can be a difficult and stressful experience, but it doesn't have to be a permanent condition nor does it have to be an excuse to why you can't live the life you want for yourself. As long as you wake up in the morning, not having money is something you can absolutely fix, but it's going to literally involve changing your mind. You must be willing to change your actions and attitude towards money if you're going to have any change at any form of financial freedom. There are are countless strategies that can help you to truly and realistically achieve financial stability, but they all boil down to just a handful of solid concepts:

Create a budget. This is common knowledge but definitely not common practice. One of the most important steps in achieving financial stability is creating a budget. Determine how much money you have coming in and going out each month, and then make a plan to live within your means. Meaning, all of your living expenses should be less than your total income. If it's not, make necessary changes.

Save for emergencies. Unexpected expenses can happen to anyone, such a car problems or even having to take time off work due to health or emergencies. It's important to have a cushion for such events. Start an emergency fund that you can tap into in case of unexpected expenses. The rule-of-thumb is to keep enough money saved for 6 months of expenses. This may sound like a lot, but start somewhere and keep adding to it.

Invest in yourself. Investing in your own education, skills, and professional development can help you to increase your earning potential. Look for opportunities to learn new skills or advance your career. Adding to your skill set adds to your value, and that always adds opportunities for more income.

Learn to live below your means. Don't stay broke trying to look rich. Living below your means means being able to resist the temptation to spend money on things you don't need or can't afford. Prioritize your spending, and focus on what's truly important. Basically, if it's not a necessity and it doesn't help you make money or level up, you can most likely do without it.

Avoid unnecessary debt. Be very careful spending money you don't have. High-interest debt such as credit card debt can be a major obstacle to achieving financial stability. Avoid unnecessary debt by living within your means, using credit cards responsibly and paying off balances on time.

Create multiple streams of income. Diversify your income streams by looking for ways to earn money from multiple sources. This can include a side hustle, a passive income stream, or a small business venture. Even recycling your household's cans and bottles can help put something towards a bill or other expense. The more sources of income you have, the more financially stable you will be. So always keep your eyes and ears open for additional ways to earn money.

Make smart investments. This means making your money work for you. Investing your money in assets such as stocks, real estate or even starting a business can provide a steady stream of passive income and help you to achieve financial stability. However, it's important to do your research and make informed decisions about where and how to invest your money.

Educate yourself about personal finance. One of the best ways to never be broke again is to educate yourself about personal finance. Learn about budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to make smart financial decisions.

Learn to delay gratification. Instant gratification can be a major obstacle to achieving financial stability. Learn to delay gratification and focus on long-term goals, rather than giving in to impulse buying. Most of the time, it's the things you buy on impulse that gives you the most regret. So, learn how to say no to yourself just as you would say no to a spoiled child.

Surround yourself with positive influences. Surround yourself with people who are financially stable and successful, and seek advice and guidance from them. This can help to provide inspiration, motivation, and valuable advice as you work to achieve financial stability. It will also help keep you away from people who are broke, needy, and may cost you money just by being around them.

So, achieving financial stability and never being broke again is possible, but it takes time, effort, discipline, and commitment. By creating a budget, saving for emergencies, investing in yourself, living below your means, avoiding unnecessary debt, creating multiple streams of income, making smart investments, educating yourself about personal finance, delaying gratification and surrounding yourself with positive influences, you can take control of your finances and achieve financial stability. Remember, it's not going to happen overnight, but with hard work and persistence, you can achieve financial freedom and never be broke again.