Hi fellow investors!

A very dear friend visited me for lunch recently, and we had a nice afternoon chat. It was such a relief to see a new face to talk to and eat with. He also happens to be the Marketing Executive for another education company and we got talking about Wealth Cafe and why we conduct money workshops and teach financial education.

The most important discussion we had was around 'WHY' so many people don't consider financial education or money as a priority, and my usual long phone conversations with Harsh Vardhan Dawar (Founder & Director of Wealth Cafe) also majorly revolve around the 'WHY' and 'HOW' of Financial education, I thought it would be interesting to share the same with you this week.

Why it is important yet difficult to study about managing your OWN Money & Investments?

 


1. Money takes time to grow!


It does and we have always said it. When you buy chocolate, you get to enjoy it within 10 seconds of you purchasing it, whereas when you invest, you may finally enjoy its fruits only after years. Your Fixed Deposit of 10,000 becomes 10,600 after 1 year. 365 days. 8,760 hours. It takes time and it requires the investor to wait for it to grow. 

Remember - Don't wait to Invest, Invest, and Wait.


2. Not a part of our dinner table discussions or school gang chats


Do you talk to your family about where you should invest your money or have your parents discussed it with you over dinner? If you have, then it's amazing, but most families don't have this discussion. Also, when we're hanging out with our friends we almost never talk about investments, savings, or goals (we may have mentioned the economy and stock market but not concrete discussions on how you can plan your finance). 

#letschangethedialogue. 


3.  Money matters 


For most of us, money is important until we have enough to buy and do what we want to do at the moment or maybe in the near future. Many of us are at a phase where we want to earn more and work (job/freelance) for it is the only option. Money matters a lot but only to the extent where it adds comfort to our present life. 

We generally don't tend to ponder over questions like 'Will I have enough when I retire?' or 'Can I quit my job to start something of my own?'


4. Money is boring


Well, I have to face this, I love reading and talking about money and investments, but for a person without a financial background, it may not be as exciting. Not many people are pumped about getting up from their beds and reading about the nuances of Mutual funds or FDs. It is akin to researching the bacteria that caused you the toothache.

But if you love yourself, you go to be on top of your health and wealth. Either learn about it or have an expert take care of it for you.


5. Not a priority


While my friend and I were having this long discussion, I asked him if he had ever taken the effort to educate himself about money matters, and surprisingly, his answer was no!  He said that there was never enough time for him to sort his finances or read up about it. Work always kept him busy and Alas! this is the most important reason.

If any of these reasons are blocking you or holding you back, let's work on it together. 

When you work hard your entire life to make money, you can work a little to make your money work hard for you. It's all about prioritizing.

 

The important subject of Money Management is not taught at any level of school or college in India which is why the financial literacy of India is at a meager 2%. Without proper knowledge about financial products, one cannot make the right decision with respect to investments. At Wealth Café, we are working on doing that, our everyday effort is to make finance simple for you :).

Here's wishing that you also start taking that small effort to make your own money a priority for you.

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Disclaimer -  The articles are for information purposes only. Information presented is general information that does not take into account your individual circumstances, financial situation, or needs, nor does it present a personalized recommendation to you. You must consult a financial advisor who understands your specific circumstances and situation before taking an investment decision.  



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