• Money Rules

  • Sources:

    Several experts have discussed the importance of establishing clear money rules for financial success:

    1. Ramit Sethi's Money Rules:

      • Always have a year of emergency fund cash.
      • Invest at least 20% of your gross income.
      • Allow unrestricted spending on items or causes that bring personal joy and meaning.
      • Have distinct rules for large expenses, like paying in full for significant purchases if feasible 1 2.
      • Another notable rule includes not questioning spending on things that were unattainable in his youth, such as appetizers when eating out 1.
    2. Kendall SummerHawk's Money Rules:

    3. Alex Hormozi's Perspective:

      • Treat money as a game where attention to details, like savings and expenditures, can lead to significant wealth accumulation.
      • Don't risk the entirety of your assets for potentially high, yet uncertain, returns 5.

    Each of these experts highlights the importance of defining personal money rules that align with one's financial goals and values to simplify decision-making and build a sustainable financial strategy.

    RELATED QUESTIONS