Financial Planning in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond
Money goals change with every decade — but the principles of smart financial planning stay the same. What works in your 20s won’t work in your 40s. And what you ignore in your 30s will cost you twice as much to fix in your 50s. The good news? You don’t need to be perfect — you just need to stay intentional. Here’s a decade-by-decade roadmap to align your goals, investments, and lifestyle for lifelong wealth. 💼 Your 20s: Build Habits, Not Just Income Your 20s are about foundation . You might not have much money yet, but you have something even more valuable — time . Use it to build strong financial muscles early. Key Moves: Start budgeting and tracking your spending. Awareness is the first step to control. Build an emergency fund (3–6 months of expenses). Avoid high-interest debt — especially credit cards. Start investing early, even small. Compound growth loves time, not size. Focus on skill-building. Your income potential is your best early invest...