Start Small
Don’t feel pressured to tackle the whole world of finance all at once. Start from square one. Open an online bank account for instance as your first step to being good at money. Begin with a safe money move and build from there.
Break It Down
Start with the basic 50/20/30 budgeting rule to feel in control of your money. Pull out your recent bank statements and categorise each purchase into the three groups – 50% for needs, 30% for wants, 20% for savings. Make some adjustments to your spending habits and try to get closer to the percentages next time.
It’s Self-Care
Money is the top cause of stress for most. Protect your mental health by looking into investing and saving, they provide a sense of control over your future and financial goals. So instead of ignoring your money problems, face it. It will help you knock out the stress and anxiety.
Talk About It
Find people you can talk to about money. Open up and be honest about your money goals with you partner, family, or even close friends. The more you talk about money, the less taboo it’ll be. If you don’t have anyone to talk about finances with in person, there is always social media. You can join communities of people having open money conversations and learn from platforms like YouTube.