Everyone wants to be able to feel as though they are free of any financial burdens. This is something that many people are aiming for, but it can be surprisingly tough to get it just right. As it happens, it is relatively easy to do, as long as you are happy following some basic rules. Getting your whole family to be financially free can actually be a simple process, and it is one which is definitely worth your time and attention. Let’s take a look at a few of the easiest ways to bring your family closer to that financial freedom we all dream of.
Save On Communications
You want to keep in touch with everyone in your family as much as you can and technology can be a great way to bring family together. But the problem here is that the very act of doing so can often be pricey, and it is something that you would probably rather save some money on without having to sacrifice the actual communication itself.
Fortunately, there are a number of ways to do this. One of the most effective is to make the switch to a low-cost provider, something that is fast and easy to do and yet can save you plenty of money in the long run. Sites like surveyssay.com can offer you advice on which is the best to go for, as well as how to make the switch, and it might make a huge difference to how much your family spends just on staying in touch.
Teach The Art Of Saving
Knowing how to put money aside is definitely one of the golden rules of getting towards financial freedom, so if you are serious about this you might want to start teaching your children exactly how to do it. Being able to save properly from an early age will put them in very good standing indeed, so it is a good idea to do whatever you can to teach them everything you know.
Saving is one of those things best learned from someone who already knows what they’re doing – and who better than a parent to do this? Impart your own knowledge as much as you can, and you will find that it makes a big difference to their financial futures.
Self-Sufficiency
There are ultimately two ways to gain true freedom from financial concerns. On the one hand, you can spend your time trying to get as rich as possible. When it works, it works, and it means that you don’t need to worry ever again – unless there is a crash beyond your control or you are stolen from.
The other way to gain freedom is to become self-sufficient, and anything you can do as a family to live beyond money in this way is likely to be a good idea. See http://www.selfsufficientish.com/main/ for advice on doing so.
As long as you can live off yourself, you won’t need to worry about finances, so that is clearly the much better position to be in. Getting there is tough, but it is probably going to be worth it on the whole.
Great advice…
Great lessons Christy. :) <3
good article,Thanks.
Great to hear Jay :)
Being self-sufficient appeals greatly to me, I would love to be able to live of the land and be closer to nature! As it is I’m better of in a city for now 😉 xxx
Oooh Sarah have you seen the movie Captain Fantastic yet? Your words about living off the land made me think of it. Hugs!
Not yet, but I´m going to! Thanks for pointing this movie out to me, I love Viggo Mortensen! (although he will always be Aragorn to me ;) ) Did you see “The Road”? His performance there was just stunning. Much love and many hugs! :) <3
Great you’ll check out the movie! And I don’t know “The Road” so that’ll be one for me to watch :) Viggo Mortensen is a great actor! Hugging back <3
Every little bit helps. Have a thriving Thursday.
And now it’s Saturday… the week flew by, Teagan! Continue to thrive, dear you xx
Great post!!
Saving money and knowing the value of it is an important art indeed… My son is 5years old… He wants to spend every pound in his hand… I try to teach him.. But sometimes I feel it is difficult for him to understand the value of money…
Thanks dear for sharing!!
Golden tips Christy ! Thank you
Wow that’s really awesome Christy 😊. I have been very lucky to read your post and to be truthful, reading your post made my day 😊. Thanks a lot for posting it. Take care and have an awesome day ahead my friend 😇
Wonderful advice
Hello my friend! Wishing you a nice weekend :)
Hello dear !! Wish you to a beautiful weekend and thank you
Thank you, it was lovely ~ Now onto the new week :) Talk soon!
You could also know a wealthy man who can give you some money.
I always wanted to be BFF with that guy name Bill Gates.
Haha Harold! So great to see you here ;)
Good tips, Christy. Have to watch out for impulse buying too!
Oh yes, true re those impulse buys! Or if the item is on such a good deal that we think, “well how could we let this one get away?” Totally get what you’re saying!
I was guilty of that at one time. 😊 It takes discipline to control our spending habits but it is manageable.
Discipline, yes! So much we learn with age and being open to education ~ Thanks Syl :)
You got that right, Christy! You’re welcome!
:)
My mum tried really hard. . . . But to no avail 😬
She did her best, from the sounds of it.. And we can’t teach what we don’t know… Nice to have you here
Mobiles and internet are a massive part of our budget. 👎🏻
I think the trouble is no-one taught me the art of saving x
I believe this needs to start from a young age, Shey. Even as kids, learning the value of a dollar. Hugs!
Terrific advice, Christy. My father taught me to pay myself first (save) and don’t carry credit card debit.