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These Are The Only 7 Numbers You Need To Hack Your Finances
Getting your finances in order for the first time can seem like a daunting task. I get it. Because I was there a little over two years ago when I found myself taking a pretty significant pay cut just to get out of a toxic job.
I didn’t know where to start. I knew my spending was a problem, but I had no idea where I stood overall.
So I spent the next year and change learning all I could about cutting back, earning extra money, making wise investments, building my credit, and timing the big financial milestones.
But getting my money in order didn’t have to be that complicated. Instead, I could’ve figured out 99% of my financial situation had I just started with 7 numbers.
So here they are, the only 7 numbers you need to know to get your financial house in order for good.
1. Your Credit Score
Even if you’re debt free and years away from buying a home, you need to know your score now. That’s because improving your score and landing in the “Excellent” range may take a few years depending on where you currently stand. And having excellent credit the next time you need a loan can save you thousands in interest over the term and significantly reduce the amount of money you’ll be required to put down to obtain…
