Give yourself a money makeover

While it might not be quite as fun as a traditional makeover, a money makeover can improve your finances.

Best of all, unlike other kinds of makeovers, a money makeover can actually save you money.

DESPITE ALL THE CONTRASTING FINANCIAL OPINIONS IT GENERALLY BOILS DOWN TO:

Use money to get to financial independence Know where your money is going, Avoid expensive debt Use the power of compound interest. Any makeover begins with identifying the things you want to change.

Sit down, make an honest assessment of your current financial state, and then list a few things you wish were different.

For example, your list might include: save more money; purchase a house; stop relying on credit cards; figure out where all your money goes. Be honest at this stage. You need to face up to things you want to change if you want your life to be different. You must spend less than you earn to build wealth.

At the same time, if your list is a mile long, don’t beat yourself up over it.

The next step is to actually implement your makeover.

Take the steps you need to make the necessary changes in your life.

GET HELP IF NEEDED

You don’t necessarily need fancy tools to give yourself a financial makeover.

But it often helps when someone has your back.

If you’re worried about your ability to turn your makeover dreams into reality, you’ll want to seek the help of an expert on issues related to taxes, retirement, planning, debt repayment, and more.

Not only can they provide valuable and objective advice, but they’ll also be a coach who can help you stay on track and achieve your money makeover goals.