{"id":1506,"date":"2020-09-15T17:04:47","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T17:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunderwealth.com\/?p=1506"},"modified":"2020-10-07T13:43:13","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T13:43:13","slug":"why-is-money-important-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gunderwealth.com\/why-is-money-important-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Money Important To You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22.3&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gunderwealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/why-is-money-important.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Why Is Money Important&#8221; title_text=&#8221;why is money important&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.1&#8243; max_height=&#8221;800px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.1&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Here are the top 3 responses I receive: security, independence, and freedom.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Even though this is a start, and we have to start somewhere, these sound like unquantifiable goals.\u00a0 <strong>I\u2019m looking to uncover the feeling behind those goals and the emotions you believe will result when you achieve them<\/strong>.\u00a0 Here is what I mean:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sure, you might have an emergency fund to cover expenses for 3-6 months.\u00a0 But what about when those funds run dry, and you\u2019re still short on sources of income? \u00a0Where would you pull from first, should you encounter an unforeseen situation?\u00a0 Are you concerned about paying for items such as<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The cost of childcare.<\/li>\n<li>The storage of an embryo.<\/li>\n<li>A term life insurance policy.<\/li>\n<li>Waterproofing your basement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you feel confident that your bare essentials are sustainable if there\u2019s a drop in your earned income or a 30% market decline impacting your portfolio?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Independence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I look at this as being the next step up on the ladder from \u201csecurity.\u201d\u00a0 This is where you don\u2019t have to think about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Renewing your Amazon Prime membership.<\/li>\n<li>Overpaying for internet on your flight to watch the rest of the game.<\/li>\n<li>Buying the Express Unlimited Pass at Universal, or Super VIP pass at Lollapalooza.<\/li>\n<li>Making daily trips to get your extra-hot oat milk latte.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you\u2019re financially independent, you have multiple income streams to support your lifestyle, whether they\u2019re active (earned income) or passive (money that kicks off of your portfolio).\u00a0 <strong>It\u2019s here that retiring early is achievable.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you think you\u2019re already here, I challenge you:<\/strong> Are you up to date on current tax strategies?\u00a0 What about the tax-loss harvesting potential in your portfolio?\u00a0 Are you adequately insured, or do you keep overpaying for a policy that you don\u2019t understand?\u00a0 If you expect to live at least 20 more years, implementing these types of strategies can have a material impact on your financial situation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Freedom<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What exactly do you want to be \u201cfree\u201d to do?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a year off to travel with the family<\/li>\n<li>Stay on the beach instead of consistently booking 4 blocks away<\/li>\n<li>Quit your job to learn how to be a beekeeper<\/li>\n<li>Drop your day-to-day to financially care for a parent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Financial freedom means you don\u2019t have to worry about where the money is coming from. It\u2019s not about estimating the cost of your current lifestyle; it\u2019s about quantifying the cost of your ideal lifestyle.\u00a0 <strong>You have the power to choose what this looks like for you.<\/strong>\u00a0 Don\u2019t live a life on repeat if reflection and brainstorming aren\u2019t part of your day-to-day.\u00a0 <strong>Develop a roadmap and start building this vision<\/strong>.\u00a0 Once you have that in place, it\u2019s much easier to assess, refine, and integrate along the way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Financial freedom and early retirement don\u2019t happen overnight. This is a process, and there are plenty of mile markers along the way.\u00a0 It\u2019s my job to help you see what\u2019s ahead by tackling one at a time. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gunderwealth.com\/contact\">Schedule some time with me<\/a> when you&#8217;re ready to chat.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the top 3 responses I receive: security, independence, and freedom. 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