Drawing Your Financial Map
Learn how a financial map can show you how your accounts are connected and areas where you can simplify it.
When it comes to managing my money, building the right system has saved me time, headache, and stress when it comes to knowing what to do.
Whether it's drawing a simple financial map to managing our Net Worth Excel spreadsheet – having the right system is key.
I didn't happen upon our system by accident. It has been an evolution over years and continues to grow as our financial lives grow.
The resources below can help you build your own financial system to help you better manage your money.
Learn how a financial map can show you how your accounts are connected and areas where you can simplify it.
You don't need to hire a financial planner to build a financial plan. We share how to build one on your own and what questions you need to answer to be accurate, complete, and effective.
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