How To Budget And Save in Your 20's | Tips and Tricks

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  • Navigating Your 20's Ep. 6 | Let's talk about finances some more! In this video, I discuss the best methods for budgeting, managing, and saving your money! I've had quite a bit of trial and error through the years and I'm happy to share what I have found to work best!
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Komentáře • 723

  • @bujowithzozo
    @bujowithzozo Před 4 lety +4727

    "don't save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving." SO GOOD!!

    • @TheIrisProductions
      @TheIrisProductions Před 4 lety +56

      it’s obvious that you guys have no clue about asian households

    • @HaroonAshrafofficial
      @HaroonAshrafofficial Před 4 lety +3

      Ha ha

    • @izabellaadriana4548
      @izabellaadriana4548 Před 3 lety

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    • @adedejiadeleke1231
      @adedejiadeleke1231 Před 3 lety

      After i lost the only job i had, i became worried all day and night hoping for an opportunity like this to come in my life, i have faith so i didn't give up because i know i will testify one day about my financial status again i didn't know my blessings will come like a dream to me and it came to pass with the help of @Carlos_1uptrades on Instagrāmm, who helped me earn $12k through binary options trade

    • @jayjacobo5430
      @jayjacobo5430 Před 3 lety +5

      @@TheIrisProductions I don’t do please let me in on the secret lol

  • @rachellyfish6320
    @rachellyfish6320 Před 4 lety +2068

    I love the saying "you can either look rich or be rich"

  • @Cooper1234Daniel
    @Cooper1234Daniel Před 4 lety +2902

    There needs to be more financial literacy taught in high schools, everyone should know these things!

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  Před 4 lety +68

      I could not agree more!

    • @TyanaAshleigh
      @TyanaAshleigh Před 4 lety +55

      I completely agree! I just graduated from highschool and will be turning 18 in a few weeks and I feel as if I’ve been thrown into the world without a true knowledge of how to manage my money! And I also have no idea how to do taxes 😭

    • @HadiaChaman
      @HadiaChaman Před 4 lety +17

      Along with know how on taxes, how to buy a house and so on. 😉

    • @aaliaahamed2718
      @aaliaahamed2718 Před 3 lety +3

      absolutely! since it's not taught in schools, do you think young people would be interested to pay a minimum and learn financial literacy from an expert?

    • @aaliaahamed2718
      @aaliaahamed2718 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm 21, I've been teaching financial literacy for free in universities, but can't sustain myself, so really want to know if there an interest from young people to pay for self-development like financial literacy 😀

  • @SomethingNick
    @SomethingNick Před 4 lety +1149

    When I graduated uni I started earning four times as much but lived the same student lifestyle for two years, now I have "fuck it" money for when I want to quit a shitty job or get out of a bad situation, makes me a lot happier than a nice apartment or new clothes could have

    • @betha2033
      @betha2033 Před 4 lety +110

      that’s AMAZING!!!! guess my next financial goal is to have “fu*k it” money. just reading your comment made me feel secure about the future, i wonder how does it feel to actually own it

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  Před 4 lety +105

      Omg I love having that money mentality

    • @ashtonfaith
      @ashtonfaith Před 4 lety +2

      i love this lol

    • @kamilakavallini6305
      @kamilakavallini6305 Před 4 lety +2

      That’s a good advice though

    • @melaraujo7803
      @melaraujo7803 Před 4 lety +2

      What is “fuck it” money? 🙃

  • @marta109
    @marta109 Před 4 lety +725

    Really love how she doesn’t promote the overspending culture that most influencers fall into 🥺🙏🏼

  • @jeejece
    @jeejece Před 4 lety +394

    "save money and money will save you"

  • @NicoleMargot
    @NicoleMargot Před 4 lety +764

    So glad to hear someone mention that over-consumption of fast fashion isn’t necessarily a good thing. I love a haul as much as the next person but it isn’t realistic or ethical to constantly be spending that way!! Loved this x

  • @ISwearToKira
    @ISwearToKira Před 2 lety +57

    I used to be really bad about spending, especially on art supplies or eating meals out. after I actually started saving and budgeting myself, I'm honestly addicted to saving money. it's NICE watching the money grow and knowing it's there for emergencies or a small splurge.

  • @jpocket7330
    @jpocket7330 Před 4 lety +662

    It pains me that the 50/30/20 rule has never been realistic for me. Rent, utilities, and health insurance are 75-80% of my income and I even have the best job I've ever had. It's tough out here.

    • @J_Kwan
      @J_Kwan Před 4 lety +33

      Idk where you live (I understand high cost of living, I live in Sydney Aus), but look into rent hacking. if you can find a way to sublease (even if it’s just a room) you can seriously offset rent costs 👌🏽

    • @johanabi
      @johanabi Před 4 lety +56

      I feel like! I live on the west coast of the US, and I don’t even buy extra things. I only buy what I need and food, and it’s still impossible to meet the 50/30/20 rule

    • @emrysam
      @emrysam Před 4 lety +10

      Same. You're not alone!

    • @kasarustica4005
      @kasarustica4005 Před 3 lety +2

      ok! this is awesome!!

    • @idkmybffjill.
      @idkmybffjill. Před 3 lety +51

      Came here to say this. Everyone said having a bachelor's degree would help us get a good job and be able to afford to live a comfortable life...nope! Not when rent continues to go up every year and you have 300+ dollars a month in student loan bills, yet income does not increase.

  • @HitomiMochizuki222
    @HitomiMochizuki222 Před 4 lety +706

    I'm re -doing my budget today and watching this is motivating me SOOO much

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  Před 4 lety +12

      Hell yes! Love and miss you so much🥺❤️❤️❤️

  • @abbiegrier207
    @abbiegrier207 Před 4 lety +132

    the cash envelope trick and being careful around those who don't spend or save responsibly: SO wise!!

    • @elisabettebasile5967
      @elisabettebasile5967 Před 3 lety +4

      Monzo (an online bank) does cash pots which are lowkey like the cash envelope trick but online :)

    • @bryanna7017
      @bryanna7017 Před 3 lety

      @@elisabettebasile5967 how do you do that?

    • @elisabettebasile5967
      @elisabettebasile5967 Před 3 lety

      @@bryanna7017 Make an account with Monzo on your smartphone through the app and it should explain how

    • @christinefindorff5328
      @christinefindorff5328 Před 3 lety +1

      Cash envelopes are great for people who are “spenders” and tend to overspend on credit cards! If you have the self control to use cards minimally and the discipline to pay it off each month, then that’s great, but if not then cash envelopes are a good option.

  • @Yaya-sz1ef
    @Yaya-sz1ef Před 4 lety +77

    tip my dad told me: teenagers (aka me lmao), if you get a summer job or something to make a little extra pocket money, take your paychecks and keep a certain percentage (i split mine 50/50) for pocket money and put the rest of it in savings. this money can be used in university for groceries, essentials, pocket money, etc. you don't wanna be working and studying at the same time for stress reasons and other things!

    • @tris7152
      @tris7152 Před 2 lety +4

      I wish. A lot of people have to work and go to university.

  • @phoebealdrich8146
    @phoebealdrich8146 Před 4 lety +287

    I’m 13, but I just got my first summer job, and Elena came through with the exact content I needed!

    • @michellereames1680
      @michellereames1680 Před 4 lety +40

      Congrats!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Good for you starting to work young - I waited until after high school to start working but wish I would have started working and saving earlier. Keep an open mind and you will learn much and grow much. 😊

    • @christine7684
      @christine7684 Před 4 lety +18

      i really want to get myself a part time job but that's not really common in our country and considering the virus going around 😭

    • @angelaluo748
      @angelaluo748 Před 3 lety +14

      first job at 13??! lucky! im 15 but nothing around hires until 16

    • @random_m5583
      @random_m5583 Před 3 lety +8

      @@angelaluo748 im 13 too, but here you have to be 18+ to do basic jobs..

    • @inconspicuous9397
      @inconspicuous9397 Před 3 lety +5

      Cool! I’m about to turn thirteen! I’m hoping that I’m able to get a summer job this year because I can do more work online since I’m stuck at home during Covid

  • @samuelnlimon
    @samuelnlimon Před 3 lety +40

    This is so great! My wife and I are working on paying off all of our debt. Our rent is about 20% of gross income, and we've stopped all non--essential spending! Projected to pay off $120,000 of student loans in under three years! Budgeting is a life saver!!

  • @alexis8488
    @alexis8488 Před 4 lety +362

    WOW! Way to know your demographic Elena! You always have the most balanced content especially this video it's calming, informative, and entertaining! Thank you

  • @emilylagan7652
    @emilylagan7652 Před 4 lety +122

    I really loved your point about how influencers can sometimes promote over consumption. It’s so refreshing to hear from an influencer!

    • @HadiaChaman
      @HadiaChaman Před 4 lety +4

      I tought the same. I would love to see influencers actually sell What's good for people. 💓

  • @katerinasyrovatkova9836
    @katerinasyrovatkova9836 Před 4 lety +156

    Even though I’m not making money yet, I want to educate myself to know how to work with money. So thank you for this video, it’s very helpful!

  • @asialanzi5471
    @asialanzi5471 Před 4 lety +75

    is anyone else completely obsessed with elena?? i literally cannot stop binging her videos lol

  • @brendaseixas2140
    @brendaseixas2140 Před 4 lety +106

    This is so important to be talked about.
    I'm very impulsive with my money and I never save it, there comes a time when I really need it and I have nothing saved. And what you said about comparing yourself to others is very real, I always spend more when I'm with a person who has "a lot of money" because I think aah it's okay, just today. I loved the video, and now I just need a job to apply it hahaha

  • @bujowithzozo
    @bujowithzozo Před 4 lety +498

    i also learned that your rent should never be more than 50% of what your income is!

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  Před 4 lety +117

      Yes that would be definitely putting way too much money on something that has no return on investment

    • @robynmitchell1992
      @robynmitchell1992 Před 4 lety +33

      bujo with zozo in principle yes, but if you are early on in your career then sometimes even a house/flatshare is more than 50% of post-tax income

    • @thbmaples
      @thbmaples Před 4 lety +11

      oh shit I earn around $800 per month and my rent is $580 😂

    • @andreiasillva95
      @andreiasillva95 Před 3 lety +12

      Clearly that's not a reality here in Portugal. Minimum wage is 600€ and you basically can't afford a rent on your own because that's basically the price for a one bedroom appartment in the big cities!

    • @GabrieleMBest00
      @GabrieleMBest00 Před 3 lety +4

      i earn about 1000 a month and the cheapest rent is 700 maybe 650 in the countryside but i dont have a car and if i did the cost to keep it wouldnt be worth it

  • @angeliee
    @angeliee Před 4 lety +150

    i definitely need this video after shopping online a bit too much this quarantine 😅

  • @jourdanhamme3426
    @jourdanhamme3426 Před rokem +4

    As someone in their 20s, I feel like what has been easiest for me when it comes to a budget is asking for help over time (adding a new expense to your "What I'm Responsible to Pay For" list each in each step of financial development, but not being disappointed in yourself when you still need help from your family) and making your emergency fund and budget after the first month of a new job (and readjusting the budget to the lowest monthly/ weekly/ biweekly average wage).

  • @stacyandrews5468
    @stacyandrews5468 Před rokem +126

    A really good video, I appreciate you taking your time to make these. I always apply 50/30/20 budgeting pattern which has helped me greatly in saving and also investing.

    • @annasawyer9081
      @annasawyer9081 Před rokem

      How do you budget using this pattern you mentioned.

    • @stacyandrews5468
      @stacyandrews5468 Před rokem +9

      @@annasawyer9081 it's a 50% expenses, 30% investing and 20% savings. I try to spend less which has created more room for investing.

    • @kimhauge1792
      @kimhauge1792 Před rokem

      My budgeting is bad, as I manage to save just 5% because I don’t earn much.

    • @youngwolf2526
      @youngwolf2526 Před rokem +3

      @@stacyandrews5468 you have certainly done well for yourself, if I may ask what are you invested in?

    • @aaronfirtz2963
      @aaronfirtz2963 Před rokem

      You have adopted a very good budgeting pattern.

  • @Nadia-os2lu
    @Nadia-os2lu Před 3 lety +60

    "Financial literacy + responsibility = freedom & empowerment" is so, so true. I've been on both sides of the coin- not even thinking about savings pre-2018 -> starting to educate myself on financial literacy and budget/save/invest, and the latter helps me feel much freer longterm. The smart financial decisions I made in 2019 (ex: emergency fund) have really been helping me during shaky economic times in 2020.
    Thanks for another great vid!

    • @financiallylitwithmargaret5118
      @financiallylitwithmargaret5118 Před 3 lety +1

      "Financial literacy + responsibility = freedom & empowerment" Yes so important! My story is very similar to yours. Educating myself was a game changer with my finances

  • @MaddieCassidy
    @MaddieCassidy Před 4 lety +34

    saving money gives me so much more satisfaction than buying things! i know i will thank myself in the future (and i feel so guilty whenever I buy things lol) love your videos so much elena 🖤

  • @Eva-uz4rw
    @Eva-uz4rw Před 4 lety +45

    This Is really useful! I’m not actually in my twenties yet 😅 but never too early to start being smart about saving! 💗

  • @kylarain3525
    @kylarain3525 Před 4 lety

    just wanted to say I absolutely love that you're doing these videos!! Please please do more, I'm always looking for content like this but haven't found financial videos for young adults that hit the nail on the head as much as you do

  • @margaridapereira3168
    @margaridapereira3168 Před 3 lety +12

    U don't know how happy am i for seeing that someone really talked about real life organization. Money is a subject that should be introduced to us and it's not in that many contries, so making this videos instead of just showing off "summer hauls" as you said it's a really big deal. So thank you. Much love for u girl!

  • @jadehang
    @jadehang Před 4 lety +5

    I love your comment about being wary of the spending habits of the people you surround yourself with! I've noticed that when I'm hanging with friends with similar financial goals, I tend to spend less on non-essential purchases and vise versa. Great video, Elena 😊

  • @ashleighf2049
    @ashleighf2049 Před 4 lety +1

    Love this, almost series, you have going! It's delightful to hear your thoughts and embrace listening to you as emulating that feeling of people around you with similar mindset - thanks for sharing the goods gal x

  • @robynr4271
    @robynr4271 Před 4 lety +15

    I'm really glad that I was able to have such a good high school economics teacher. I just graduated and I've never had a job before, so it makes me excited thinking about how I can budget once i get an income.

  • @Katechap20
    @Katechap20 Před 4 lety +1

    GIRL you just keep doing it for me with these finance videos!!! You are so wise WOW so grateful for you and your channel🥺

  • @moahikarabo8183
    @moahikarabo8183 Před 2 lety +1

    Really loved that you pointed how easy it is to be influenced by seeing your free or people around you spend and get tempted. I relate to that

  • @colleenworrell8165
    @colleenworrell8165 Před 4 lety +3

    this is super helpful. I was required to take a financial literacy class freshman year of high school, but I didn't pay much attention because I was still so young. now that I've graduated college, I recognize the value of saving/budgeting and building for my future. thank you for this video!!

  • @zitakries6265
    @zitakries6265 Před 4 lety +6

    This video made me rethink the full cart of clothes I have in a shopping app that I've been wanting to buy, and I'm honestly very happy about it.. I didn't really need that much ☺️ Hope to spend that money later this summer if my travels can actually happen

  • @flo7238
    @flo7238 Před 3 lety +8

    my older sister still lives with us right now because of the pandemic. She's using this time learning about financial education and how to save money. It caused me to look at your videos. She's really smart (engineer) but we have never had a more advanced financial education and she says seeing a woman close to her age talking about money really helps with the budgeting/debt anxiety because of college. Thank you for your videos Elena!

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      @elenataber8874 Před 3 lety +1

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      @elenataber8874 Před 3 lety

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  • @karachristopher3114
    @karachristopher3114 Před 4 lety

    Thank you!! I am 21 and in my last year of college and have been trying to figure out a budget for myself for now and into the future. This was amazing, you are amazing!

  • @danielachamorro8783
    @danielachamorro8783 Před 4 lety +8

    I love that you do these videos!! 👏🏻 Something my boss suggested to me is to budget an amount for gas+going out+clothes+fun extras and take it out in cash every week on Friday. If it’s gone by Wednesday, then it’s gone and you can’t spend more until Friday rolls around again. Kind of like your envelope idea :)

  • @matildeleite5117
    @matildeleite5117 Před 4 lety +12

    This video inspired me so much to not spend all my money I have right now with the clothes I want and instead save it for like when I’m 20 to make the trip I’ve always wanted with my friends. Thanks Elena to convince me to choose between clothes or the future ;) i guess I’m never going to ask clothes/ dining out or future plans

  • @Amy-po4km
    @Amy-po4km Před 4 lety +2

    you're the big sis that I never had. Thank you for being a role-model Elena, love you!

  • @kashishkukreja5904
    @kashishkukreja5904 Před 4 lety +11

    Elena please if you can then make a video on self care not the surface level ones but how the journey has been for you and your two cents on it, as you have traveled a lot and have seen the different facets of all cultures and how beauty is perceived all over and how it affects your social life and all about confidence.

  • @foreverchickadee
    @foreverchickadee Před 2 lety +2

    Truly appreciate your vulnerability in sharing your wisdom with us regarding finances. I never tire of learning better ways to manage my money. In fact, I feel like we as a society should discuss it more often. It shouldn't be such a taboo topic because most of us struggle with it. Thank you again for this very helpful and insightful video!

  • @daraelynna
    @daraelynna Před 4 lety

    omg girl you read my mind! I just got a call earlier today from my manager saying I am allowed to go back to work and I first thought was to save money and budget. thank you for this!!!

  • @sophiacastano7501
    @sophiacastano7501 Před 4 lety +5

    What you discussed in your last video about rent really stuck with me and when I had to decide between a nicer flat and a more affordable flat I thought "Elena made a good point, I'll shall save!"

  • @ktkicker11
    @ktkicker11 Před 3 lety +1

    This was so great, thanks Elena! I'm in my early 30s, but a lot of these apply to me since I'm not married, don't own a home and don't have kids. It can be frustrating to not feel as financially secure as my peers my age (I switched careers and had to start over), but budgeting is a great way to make sure I can still hang out and have fun with them!

  • @carolinekemp7920
    @carolinekemp7920 Před 4 lety +7

    as the daughter of a financial planner, it’s music to my ears to hear you talk about having a ROTH IRA 👏

  • @pauladc967
    @pauladc967 Před 4 lety +137

    You should share your Excel sheet outline ! I definitely need to get organize with my money since I just got a well-paid job :)

    • @metallusmelandril7380
      @metallusmelandril7380 Před 3 lety

      Ballllllllin :D
      But yeha it’s important
      And I know SO MANNNNNY that are not well organized

    • @brittanyland836
      @brittanyland836 Před 3 lety +2

      You can’t just rely only your salary, you also need to diversify your streams of income

    • @brittanyland836
      @brittanyland836 Před 3 lety

      Am a physician, am been paid well but I can’t just rely only on that

    • @brittanyland836
      @brittanyland836 Před 3 lety

      Which is why I also invest on Cryptocurrency

    • @brittanyland836
      @brittanyland836 Před 3 lety

      You need to diversify your streams of income either by investing on stocks, forex or crypto currencies. All this are platforms of earning a passive income

  • @cariwalker7549
    @cariwalker7549 Před 2 lety +2

    I am 30 and have been having SO much anxiety over budgeting but this has been SO helpful! Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @sauminishah9069
    @sauminishah9069 Před 3 lety +1

    This is so amazing to see!! I’m 18 years old and this is giving me a great start to getting into my finances

  • @LegacyCreator_id
    @LegacyCreator_id Před rokem

    Hey Elena, just wanted to drop by and say how much I loved your video on budgeting and saving in your 20's. Your tips and tricks were spot on and incredibly practical. As someone navigating through their 20's, your advice really hit home for me. The way you broke down the process made it seem less daunting and more achievable. I'm excited to implement your strategies and start making smarter financial decisions. Thanks for sharing such valuable content! Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @emeeliana
    @emeeliana Před 3 lety +1

    Elena, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on finance. I didn't learn much in school, nor did my family ever teach me about it. I've been feeling lost, and wondering where my money has been going. I am 22, about to be 23 in March. Your videos have helped tremendously, and I aspire to be as financially literate as you one day. Much appreciation to you beautiful!

  • @victoriasvideos7224
    @victoriasvideos7224 Před 4 lety +4

    Omg I loveee me a good finance video! The rethinking your luxuries tip is so interesting, I’ve never thought of it before but it makes so much sense

  • @angeliee
    @angeliee Před 4 lety +11

    this video was so so helpful, elena!! love your honesty and authenticity 💕 time to start budgeting 💸

  • @heyyoo6260
    @heyyoo6260 Před 3 lety +1

    Love love love these financial videos of yours! Please keep them up! Everyone can and everyone should do this! Finance is a game, and everyone should be ready to play!

  • @josuefilms
    @josuefilms Před 4 lety +8

    well done for highlighting this, also well done on being comfortable about talking about money. it's such an important thing yet young people don't want to talk about it.

  • @beastlyasainchika98
    @beastlyasainchika98 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for this video! I’m starting my first big girl job next week and I just curated an estimated budgeting following the 50/30/20 rule 😊

  • @buntychea2616
    @buntychea2616 Před 3 lety

    So glad you're getting the message out there. My biggest regret is not saving in my 20's. Time aka compound interest is your biggest asset.

  • @lissetsanchez5316
    @lissetsanchez5316 Před 3 lety

    I love to see this generation take seriously money and budgeting. There is so much freedom in knowing where your money is going. Than you for sharing! This was a great video. 👍🏽

  • @SamElle
    @SamElle Před 4 lety +17

    i definitely wish someone taught us this in school!! like i feel like this is more important than most of my courses at university

  • @Niesh2k10
    @Niesh2k10 Před 4 lety +2

    I like that you touched on youtubers and their impact on consumerism and just buying buying buying. Sometimes I have to unfollow youtubers who are pushing so many ads because it’s just so much.

  • @Jenny-zm2xf
    @Jenny-zm2xf Před 3 lety

    Really impressed by your mindset and the valuable content on your channel - you are set up for success early in life. Just a year of dedicated work on the finance area in life can be a game changer. Starting your age is certainly the best thing you can do for your future self, you can be very proud of yourself!

  • @phoebekennedy4862
    @phoebekennedy4862 Před 3 lety +1

    This video was so needed🙌 I've been saving since my first job at 14 (now 19) because my parents were never taught how to and want better for my siblings and I so its always been a rule we have to and I'm so grateful for it now! I love a good haul video as much as the next person but after this video I realise how toxic those videos are on my spending habits and mindset, we are truly in the days of overconsumption and I believe influencers tend to validate this behaviour and as a viewer that's enough justification for me and it needs to change! 💗

  • @BisouspriscillaBlogspotBe

    I want to buy my first car and I’m determined to save money for it. But I have to say that sometimes it’s hard to stick to your financial goals. But then this video came across! Thank you for your tips ! It was a real wake up call for me 🧡🧡🧡

  • @not-a-ghost2206
    @not-a-ghost2206 Před 4 lety +16

    I also find that its easier to track the Money spending during the Month, not the end. Because i know i will forget it😅 i have a planner where i will determine the amount i Think i'll spend at the beginning, then all my purchases (like elena split up) and then i analyse at the end how much i spent for what. Also: one or two glasses of wine a month will really save your purse. Like seriously, drinking is so expensive! And most of the time you dont even remember if you ordered this one shot or not.

  • @kalystalaw
    @kalystalaw Před 4 lety

    thank you so much for talking about this in such an open and positive manner. There are lots of financial advice out there, but it is so much more relatable when it's coming from someone our age

  • @jennadvue
    @jennadvue Před 3 lety +3

    I just want to say thanks for sharing your finances. Lot of people are very private about it but I feel that this trend will help the self learn community a lot. Also, your hair looks amazingly healthy and the color is just stunning on you. Share your beauty secrets! :)

  • @mariaescola3716
    @mariaescola3716 Před 4 lety +1

    I literally never comment on CZcams videos (I think it's the first time I have ever done it) but this content is so needed! Please keep making this type of videos!!!

  • @srvsutaresuta5137
    @srvsutaresuta5137 Před 3 lety +2

    The only financial literacy I've ever gotten has been from Graham Stephen's channel. It is really nice to get advice from people in other fields and niches. This was a breath of fresh air.

  • @HazelAsoy
    @HazelAsoy Před 4 lety +21

    Save before you spend! 😊 I started saving this year, and my savings helped me survived during this pandemic.

  • @skloise
    @skloise Před 4 lety

    Oh my gosh I need this. I’ve been guilty of just online shopping a lot during quarantine 😭😭😭 thank you Elena 💕

  • @bfoz
    @bfoz Před 4 lety +5

    I love budgeting and saving tricks, especially in my 20s.

  • @roxanasantana1610
    @roxanasantana1610 Před 4 lety +2

    Im so glad I found your channel. I truly admire you!

  • @fatimajoaquimh
    @fatimajoaquimh Před 4 lety +180

    I found it so crazy the fact that you have to build your own retirement fund ???? I'm from Argentina and that doesn't exist here lol you just have to work in order to contribute to the state and then THEY PAY for it and you get a free health insure which covers a part of your medicines, social stuff, etc. Sooooo weird that you really have to start thinking about retiring in your 20s

    • @HadiaChaman
      @HadiaChaman Před 4 lety +22

      I live in Denmark and it's almost the same here. It's hard in the US a nd I think it's amazing how must people make it work still. Lots of issues tough.

    • @lauragill2296
      @lauragill2296 Před 4 lety +35

      We're all pay into social security but that system is failing fast and people in our twenties have no reason to believe that there will be anything left into our old age so we have to take it into our own hands

    • @geollizzie2459
      @geollizzie2459 Před 4 lety +12

      The state has no money. You pay the pensions of those currently taking a pension over the period of your working life. If all goes well, someone will be taking your position and paying your pension when you retire and need it. In many countries people are (quite rightly) not relying on the fact there will be a pension for them when they are older despite having contributed to them through taxes over their life. 😢

    • @MrMarcee
      @MrMarcee Před 3 lety +4

      @@geollizzie2459 Yes, that is why I will save money for my pension. I pay more for pension tax than the amount I would receive.. It would be better if I could just save it for myself.

    • @cherie4665
      @cherie4665 Před 3 lety

      Ikr. It works slightly differently in my country. Basically, the employer and the employee have to contribute a fixed percentage of the monthly salary to the retirement fund account (every citizen has one). You can apply to withdraw emergency money from this fund before retirement but the conditions are strict. Before you retire, the fund will be managed for investments. The returns are quite good, according to my mom who checked her account a few years back.
      Gov healthcare is not 100% free but mostly subsidized, so you can get meds for as low as $1 even without insurance.

  • @nilaata3319
    @nilaata3319 Před 4 lety

    28 year old youngin here! I plan to make the next 2 years awesome in every aspect including finances. Thanks!!

  • @joygaroz7355
    @joygaroz7355 Před 4 lety

    in this pandemic situation ive been reading so many blogs about personal finances and that quote has come up sooo many times and the more i read the more i agree! thank you for sharing the content so many of us need right now!

  • @salomejayakody3276
    @salomejayakody3276 Před 4 lety

    this is the kind of content we need to see on CZcams!! thank you❤️

  • @Cristina.Antoniuc
    @Cristina.Antoniuc Před 3 lety +1

    Your voice is so soothing. I could fall asleep listening to it.💜💜💜💜

  • @AlexaMadison1
    @AlexaMadison1 Před 2 lety +5

    I LOVE setting goals for everything! It really helps keep me on track to actually teaching it.

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  • @AbdulazizAlAzmi-pu7ns
    @AbdulazizAlAzmi-pu7ns Před měsícem

    Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful and well-presented. Your time and effort is most appreciated!

  • @seriah1906
    @seriah1906 Před 4 lety

    50/30/20 is LIFE CHANGING. Started last July and I’m absolutely obsessed with how much I saved. Moving to London on a budget is no joke but it’s doable!

  • @linguafrancia
    @linguafrancia Před 4 lety

    Yes, that s true. I send what is left after saving and I am so much happier now.

  • @tanya.2365
    @tanya.2365 Před 3 lety

    Thank you!! I’m starting off my budgeting journey and this was definitely a boost of confidence!!

  • @stepbysteptom
    @stepbysteptom Před rokem

    The idea of taking out physical money is such a great idea. It being digital always catches me. Great video!

  • @hotlattewithoutsugar
    @hotlattewithoutsugar Před 3 lety +4

    Well, I took a lot of business classes but they dont teach me stuffs like this. stuffs that are USEFUL for my future. love this vid

  • @charlottekendall1953
    @charlottekendall1953 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this. I’m in my 20s and live alone and live pay check to pay check and this is sooo helpful . I had to move out quickly with no money behind me

  • @asialanzi5471
    @asialanzi5471 Před 4 lety +4

    ughhh you're honestly such a huge inspiration for my little channel! thank you for everything gal

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  • @emmageorge3728
    @emmageorge3728 Před 2 lety +41

    Investors looking for steady and consistent returns should consider growth stocks, a handful of stocks have garnered consistent, positive returns without wild changes in value.

    • @noelstout3056
      @noelstout3056 Před 2 lety +4

      Stocks is no doubt one of the simplest forms of generating passive income. I’m focused on buying top stocks breaking out past correct buy points.

    • @rahultoggi4672
      @rahultoggi4672 Před 2 lety +3

      Identifying the best stock is tasking, couple with so much volatility with most headline stocks. I'm at least somewhat leery of investing too much more money in the market right now.

    • @seanroger6954
      @seanroger6954 Před 2 lety +4

      @@rahultoggi4672 Picking the best in any category requires some work. You have to look at all the viable candidates. Then you whittle down the list to a handful of the top alternatives. You compare, contrast, and consider all of their pros and cons to settle on one winner. Most metaverse stocks are doing well.

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      @joerobert1801 Před 2 lety +5

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      @@joerobert1801 I’ve read about Dan Raziel, the reviews are impressive, how has he enhanced your earnings?

  • @alyssam9862
    @alyssam9862 Před 4 lety

    def me with the new book and art supplies from amazon LOL this was so helpful esp when discussing long term goals and how by doing that little coffee few times a week can definitely infringe on that, thank you elena!

  • @dandiiiful
    @dandiiiful Před 4 lety

    Great video! Would love to see more like it. I think this pandemic especially has really emphasized the importance of saving as much as you can when you can. Would also love to see a video on any financial podcasts or books you recommend!

  • @meghendy
    @meghendy Před 3 lety

    I am watching this at just the right time before Sept starts!! just downloaded Excel onto my phone and made a spreadsheet so I can start tracking! thanks Elena xx

  • @lionesskathyok4557
    @lionesskathyok4557 Před 4 lety

    I love these videos when you talk about money so so much. thank you!

  • @XxOneilxXx
    @XxOneilxXx Před 3 lety

    This is some really good advice overall, as a student going into uni this September, this is a really important lesson. Thank you.

  • @lattesdarling
    @lattesdarling Před 4 lety +15

    After online shopping today, really need this video😂😂😅

  • @nancyzheng6184
    @nancyzheng6184 Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely LOVE your mindset. so refreshing to hear a young female youtuber who is in their 20s who is creating videos such like these to educate about finances! had to subscribe

  • @sono869
    @sono869 Před 2 lety

    when i started watching this i had so bad anxiety about it but now i feel so relaxed about it

  • @emilybeazley3720
    @emilybeazley3720 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for willing to share your insight!! I learned a lot!!

  • @michellereames1680
    @michellereames1680 Před 4 lety +1

    Defining my wants vs. needs is a battle I’ve been fighting but I’m finding that it’s so worth it! It’s incredibly rewarding when I’m aware of the good I’m doing for my future finances, and putting large chunks of money away in savings funds to build up to a goal is very satisfying. Like, $5 at Starbucks on the way home from work, or just that much more money to go to my “move out” fund?

  • @emilyr8668
    @emilyr8668 Před 3 lety +1

    elena! please make more finance videos, its so nice to hear this from someone whose a young woman too but even more so in a format that's not super intimidating haha

  • @amandajchan
    @amandajchan Před 4 lety

    Love this finance video, so keen for more! I've been using YNAB for years and couldn't live without it.

  • @ashleynunez8288
    @ashleynunez8288 Před 3 lety

    This was such a great and well organized video! Thank you for all the great advice! 🤍