GMR 72: 4 Financial Steps to Purposeful Living Part 1
Episode 72
The world acts as if money is THE most important thing in life. We disagree! Money is not the most important thing, but money can be that vehicle that helps you accomplish that which is most important. On this episode of Getting Money Right we introduce you to our 4 Financial Steps to Purposeful Living. It’s a way of managing money that ensures your life is lived with purpose and impact.
SHOW NOTES
Methods of managing money to achieve financial freedom
1. Dave Ramsey - 7 baby steps.
2. Crown Financial - Money Map.
3. Gateway Stewardship - Financial Roadmap.
4. Radical Personal Finance - 5 Pillars of Finance.
Our mission
Getting Money Right is dedicated to helping you achieve financial freedom through education and inspiration, so you can be free to pursue your true life’s purpose.
4 Financial Steps to Purposeful Living
Spend on purpose
We recommend that you, “spend on purpose...so that you know where you are.”Save before you spend
We recommend that you, “Save before you spend...so you experience stability today and in the future.”Increase your financial margin
We always recommend that you, “Increase your financial margin...to pursue your true life’s purpose.”Invest wisely
We always recommend that you, “Invest wisely...to increase your impact.”
Step 1 - Spend on Purpose
Live on written plan
Yearly plan managed monthly.
Categorized spending (use guidelines).
Unity with your spouse.
Track your expenses
Daily at first, then as often as necessary to keep you in the know.
Excel, apps, pen and paper, receipts. (YNAB, EveryDollar).
Net worth statement
Visual way to see if you’re moving in the right direction over all.
iShows what you own and what you owe so you understand your true Net Worth.
Net Worth Statement - Download
We recommend that you, “spend on purpose...so that you know where you are.”
Step 2 - Save Before You Spend
1 Month of Living Expenses in Stability Fund (bare minimum)
Continue $150 into savings (any increment of $50 based on income)
Should I be saving or paying off debt? Both … always need to grow the habit of saving.
3-6 Month Stability Fund
A smooth transition from one season to the next (job loss, medical emergency, maternity leave, other budgeted items in excess).
Levels of Saving
Short Term (stability)
Everything above
Mid-Term (replacement)
Save for down payment on house or business.
Car Replacement, Appliances and furnishings.
Anything that will need replacing in 2 to 5 years.
Long-Term (retirement)
More on this in Step 4 (Invest Wisely).
We always recommend that you, “Save before you spend...so you experience stability today and in the future.”
RESOURCES
Net Worth Statement - download
Budgeting and Debt Elimination Tools
Jesus on Money by David Thompson - stewardshippastors.com
Book cover design - vote here: https://www.stewardshippastors.com/jesus-on-money-book-cover.