Financial Literacy 101
Master the fundamentals of personal finance and money management
6 Core Topics of Financial Literacy
Budgeting
Create a monthly budget and track expenses. The 50-30-20 rule: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings.
- Track all expenses
- Set savings goals
- Cut unnecessary spending
Saving & Investment
Build emergency fund of 6 months expenses. Start investing early for compound growth.
- Emergency fund first
- Regular SIP investment
- Diversify portfolio
Credit Management
Maintain good credit score above 750. Pay bills on time and keep credit utilization low.
- Pay on time
- Keep utilization <30%
- Monitor credit report
Asset Allocation
Diversify investments across stocks, bonds, real estate, and gold based on risk profile.
- Mix of assets
- Regular rebalancing
- Age-based strategy
Debt Management
Minimize high-interest debt. Focus on debt repayment strategy.
- Pay high-interest first
- Consolidate if possible
- Avoid new debt
Insurance
Get adequate health, life, and property insurance for financial security.
- Health insurance
- Term life insurance
- Emergency coverage
Your Financial Pyramid
Level 1
Emergency Fund
3-6 months of expenses
Level 2
Insurance & Debt
Protect & pay off debt
Level 3
Investing
Long-term wealth building
Level 4
Advanced Goals
Real estate, business, etc
10 Financial Habits for Success
1
Pay yourself first - save before spending2
Track your expenses monthly3
Build an emergency fund4
Invest in your education5
Automate your savings6
Review investments quarterly7
Avoid lifestyle inflation8
Have financial goals9
Negotiate salary & rates10
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