Learn how early financial decisions and consistent behaviour can secure your financial future. Discover the importance of starting your savings and investments now to avoid regrets later.
In the financial services industry, we’ve found that many older clients say they wish they had made different financial choices when they were younger. For young people aiming to build a solid financial foundation, a few simple steps now can make a world of difference later.
Imagine you have a job interview in two weeks. You feel unwell, but are sure it’s nothing serious, probably just the seasonal flu. A week later, the cough has worsened, but the money you’ve saved is intended for a new pair of sneakers, and you don’t want to spend it on a doctor’s appointment. So, you take something from the medicine cabinet instead.
A few days before the interview, your body crashes. You can’t get out of bed, so you finally call the doctor, but it’s worse than you thought and you miss the interview. You find yourself thinking “Why didn’t I just deal with this sooner?”
The procrastination trap
