ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Middle Class Habits Keeping You in the Rat Race

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    00:00 - Intro
    00:22 - Working for less than you worth
    01:37 - More than you can afford
    03:07 - One income
    04:00 - Not saving for old age
    04:55 - Consumption vs production
    05:54 - Ignoring financial literacy
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  • @nischa
    @nischa  Год назад +134

    👉🏽 My Intentional Spending Tracker (free) - nischa.me/intentionalspendingtracker

    • @therichmindset11
      @therichmindset11 Год назад +3

      Hi Nischa! Your youtube course is not more avaible?

    • @kas7777
      @kas7777 Год назад +4

      On your next video, you should probably explore who is working/middle and higher class. That should be fun without offending anyone lol

    • @TanguaTanguaKureta-zo2yq
      @TanguaTanguaKureta-zo2yq Год назад +2

      Thank you I would like to learn

    • @jeremyhodson1242
      @jeremyhodson1242 Год назад +4

      Thanks a lot Nischa. I've been reading every email with my morning coffee very insightful. Thanks for the very high-quality free work you provide to your audience

    • @drwagumaeliasjb4643
      @drwagumaeliasjb4643 Год назад +2

      Love your work Nischa .....love from your 🇺🇬 brother..keep the content coming...I am learning alot of financial knowledge from you daily

  • @Jigga00
    @Jigga00 Год назад +2817

    It's a real shame children are not taught money management in school, this is as important (if not more) than basic English and maths.

    • @MaryroseinBloom
      @MaryroseinBloom Год назад +136

      Fair enough but it’s also incumbent on parents to teach their children these skills too even more than the state.

    • @LL-pq5uo
      @LL-pq5uo Год назад +170

      @@MaryroseinBloom -- most parents can't manage money themselves, they certainly wouldn't be in a position to teach it. Most people live paycheck-to-paycheck and/or have huge amounts of debt 🤷‍♀️

    • @agrubbs7496
      @agrubbs7496 Год назад +64

      Well to be fair you do need math skills to know how to manage money but money management would definitely be more important for most than say calculus or geometry

    • @jeremyr8793
      @jeremyr8793 Год назад +27

      exactly! i wish i was taught all this! iv had credit cards since 18. im 34 now in 20k student loan debt. 37k loan debt. 17k car debt. 189k debt mortgage. But could have been so different if i had money management skills from young

    • @drajah1986
      @drajah1986 Год назад +73

      People don't want to learn math but want to understand finances.
      Good luck to you all.

  • @ralphwbms
    @ralphwbms 8 месяцев назад +425

    The first tip is rarely mentioned, and I'm here to tell you it's so true. After 12 years of working in the same company, I decided to move on. After 3 years, I have changed two jobs and one country. My salary now is 250% more. It was just in 3 years. And because of that, I'm now able to invest. Imagine if I had realized that earlier.

    • @GeroNimo-pk1fb
      @GeroNimo-pk1fb 6 месяцев назад +33

      That is mistake I made. Getting stuck at one place for 24 years while my wife changed jobs often. She makes double my money.

    • @QnA22
      @QnA22 3 месяца назад +7

      Dunno, my wife and i were making 150k(net) in 2006. Then changed jobs which involved living in other countries. It fulfilled a dream of forever traveling. However, it paid only 60k (net). Only this year we are back to 150k net in that same job. But we've traveled the world and feel fulfilled. No more 2-3 week Hodister, but fulltime travelling. Or was worth it to us, but money wise less advantageous.

    • @KH-nt7ej
      @KH-nt7ej 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@GeroNimo-pk1fbVery true. Your years served at one company is no longer an asset. Companies don't care about your seniority anymore.

    • @GeroNimo-pk1fb
      @GeroNimo-pk1fb 3 месяца назад

      @@KH-nt7ej True, only when I told them I would be retiring at the end of the year, they gave me more money (probably thinking I will change my mind).

    • @shelbzillathrilla
      @shelbzillathrilla 3 месяца назад

      What about your community or family? Do you have any?

  • @jairusmel5874
    @jairusmel5874 2 месяца назад +245

    Success is not measured by material things

    • @divonteschiller8788
      @divonteschiller8788 2 месяца назад

      One thing very unique about the man is how he can work with anyone to develop a personalized investment plan that aligns with their financial goals. This approach keeps one focused on long-term objectives and avoid making impulsive decisions based on market fluctuations.

    • @stefanodsica2522
      @stefanodsica2522 2 месяца назад

      I have read a lot about Mr Zach Micah Demers

    • @Jorgmiller
      @Jorgmiller 2 месяца назад

      How can I find him?

    • @jairusmel5874
      @jairusmel5874 2 месяца назад

      Search his full name

    • @jairusmel5874
      @jairusmel5874 2 месяца назад

      Zachery Micah Demers

  • @ilivace
    @ilivace Год назад +382

    1. Working less than you are worth
    2. Buying more than you can afford
    3. Relying on one source of income
    4. Ignoring importance of saving
    5. Consumption vs production

    • @audreyhuggins8822
      @audreyhuggins8822 9 месяцев назад +47

      I never want to have to work 2 sources of income to survive again. Being able to make it on one source of income is healthy.

    • @johnnyworzel3741
      @johnnyworzel3741 9 месяцев назад

      @@audreyhuggins8822 The trick is to have additional sources of income which are passive such as dividends and interest.

    • @JW-fh1en
      @JW-fh1en 9 месяцев назад

      @@audreyhuggins8822agree

    • @Rob-us5po
      @Rob-us5po 9 месяцев назад +8

      ⁠​⁠@@audreyhuggins8822 so what happens when that one source of income disappears due to redundancy or pandemic?

    • @audreyhuggins8822
      @audreyhuggins8822 9 месяцев назад

      @@Rob-us5po You get another job. I worked two jobs for years, and it is way better to know you can make it on one.

  • @danseymour667
    @danseymour667 Год назад +1102

    Would be great to have a video about financial literacy for 30-40’s who were not taught. Perhaps linked with a video for parents outlining teaching their children to be financially literate

  • @goodgame3374
    @goodgame3374 Год назад +568

    I might have said this before but it's nice to have a financial advisor on RUclips who is giving genuine advice instead of the thousands of sleazy get rich quick schemes that seem to dominate the genre.

    • @matthesagregg5679
      @matthesagregg5679 Год назад +7

      agree!

    • @rokyericksonroks
      @rokyericksonroks Год назад +8

      Young people are taught “Real Estate always goes up” and are easily leveraged up into speculative home purchases. Trees don’t grow to the sky!!

    • @draneym2003
      @draneym2003 11 месяцев назад +1

      Unfortunately many people just want to hear get rich quick and the American dream is for everyone, when really you have to just keep plugging away and stop straying from your lane

    • @kaalad3666
      @kaalad3666 9 месяцев назад +6

      I also appreciate that she's a woman because as a woman myself, I often feel like it's more achievable for me when I see other women giving out (good) financial advice on YT. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that I think men are the worst and I actually do follow a few but to ME I have this subconscious feeling of "well that might apply to you but not necessarily me"...idk how to describe. It's just harder for me to believe that what they're saying applies to me. Idk if any of that made sense but the main point was that while I follow both men and women finance RUclipsrs, I tend to prefer the women because it makes me feel like it's actually possible for me to achieve these 'lofty' goals I have. I guess it's easier to see myself in their place.

    • @CompetitionSportsNetwork
      @CompetitionSportsNetwork 7 месяцев назад +1

      That genre you mentioned is so big because people are looking for get rich scams vs learning anything new that could boost their income.

  • @australiantruckspotting8883
    @australiantruckspotting8883 Год назад +15

    Low hanging fruit - stop buying lunches and coffees while at work. You can save thousands a year by bringing your lunch and getting used to instant coffee.

  • @Velor77
    @Velor77 Год назад +488

    This is a great video. I graduated in 2007, and one requirement for us to graduate HS in our Economics class was 1. Invest in a stock 2. File your taxes. 3. Know how 401K/IRAs work. Hell, it was so difficult, but once we did it a few times…it was like riding a bike. I grew up poor, parents didn’t graduate from HS, never went to college. I didn’t know any better until I had a teacher tell me, “you have a choice in how you grow up, and how much money you make. But it’s up to you.” From that day forward I made a choice to break the chains and graduate HS and go to college. I’ve made mistakes, but I’ve learned and chose to not make the same ones. There is such freedom when you are not chained to debt. ❤

    • @collinbishop5704
      @collinbishop5704 Год назад +5

      that’s a weird thing to lie about.

    • @powerhouse884
      @powerhouse884 Год назад +3

      You had Economics class in High School? Was this a substitute for Social studies?

    • @mmp495
      @mmp495 Год назад +1

      💯💯💯

    • @imnotsure4864
      @imnotsure4864 Год назад +2

      Your hs in 2007 made u invest in a stock in order to graduate? What hs did u go to? Ive never heard this at all

    • @Velor77
      @Velor77 Год назад

      @@powerhouse884 nope, we had to do both. American history then economics.

  • @laurab4868
    @laurab4868 Год назад +777

    I think the most difficult step is the second income one. A lot of full time jobs don’t leave a lot of time to think about a second job or income. It’s hard to even find the time to research stock markets. I’ve tried to invest in an isa but interest is so small, I’ve also been selling a lot of things on Vinted but again this actually takes a lot of time. Time is more precious than money it seems.

    • @user-ky9qn4pg3w
      @user-ky9qn4pg3w Год назад +85

      i've just found a weekend job after casually looking at job ads for few months and applying only to those that would suit me(no crazy hours and walking distance).
      Got nice hours (8-2) and extra 8k that i'll be putting straight into savings.

    • @Maria-on8xm
      @Maria-on8xm Год назад +6

      @@user-ky9qn4pg3w Sounds great, what kind of job is this?

    • @sajulldin5147
      @sajulldin5147 Год назад +28

      Yep I would love to get a second job but my contract with my first employer doesn't allow it!

    • @rosyapplekitchen635
      @rosyapplekitchen635 Год назад +9

      Very good point about the time, i have some expensive stuff to sell but it takes so much time i might as well do overtime.

    • @ratsliveonnoevilstar1
      @ratsliveonnoevilstar1 Год назад +3

      @@user-ky9qn4pg3w that’s great. Try to find semi passive income on top of that :) it’s possible

  • @mike569112
    @mike569112 Год назад +9

    "Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don't need." Tyler Durden 1998

  • @RonB2004
    @RonB2004 Год назад +111

    It took me years to learn these things until about 2 years ago. I am 53 now and I finally realized that material things don't bring happiness, only temporary happiness. I have been on a 3 year mission to pay off all my debt and never accumulate it again. I finally reach that goal in January of 2025 and then will begin to enjoy travel a few times a year instead of material items.

    • @kade_kam_dad
      @kade_kam_dad Год назад +7

      Ron I’m in the same place. Going through a divorce and have lots of debt. I’m trying to only pay off debt and not buying possessions anymore which I thought made me and my ex wife happy but it didn’t.

    • @chitostr8442
      @chitostr8442 10 месяцев назад +2

      I always knew this, but never took action and it's kind of weird that I stumbled on this comment. Recently, I stop spending money on things that give me temporary happiness and I focused on what I truely need. I have no debt, but I could save more money to have better life experiences. I hope you find what your looking for.

  • @thebookwasbetter3650
    @thebookwasbetter3650 11 месяцев назад +24

    I've done a lot of consulting work as an accountant and I've bounced around between many different companies. It's amazing how people will keep a job they don't like for years. After having these types tell me for years that they could never do what I do, I figured it out. They value stability above all else. They would much rather go back to a job they hate for years then take on something that they might hate even more.

  • @peterlloyd6337
    @peterlloyd6337 Год назад +95

    Very valid comments - good advice. I've worked full-time for 47 years. This is what I have personally learnt from the experiences Nischa discusses here and I have fallen down many of the traps Nischa mentions...
    1. Have more than one income stream
    2. If you can learn a foreign language - One that is in demand...Spanish, Chinese etc. - great the younger and earlier in your career timeline you are
    3. Nail down your unnecessary surplus expenditures - often DD's / SO's for stuff you have to ask yourself - Do I need this? Luxury goods - Do I really need?
    4. Don't do to please others - do what's right for you

  • @travispipkin2434
    @travispipkin2434 Год назад +203

    Love this list. "doing what everyone else is doing" is such a trap these days given all the comparison-driven purchases influenced by social media. Great practical advice on how to stay grounded & actually become wealthy rather than just appear so.

  • @MarshmilloJB
    @MarshmilloJB 11 месяцев назад +21

    I became financially literate because I was tired of working a difficult job full-time and not knowing where it was going. I pulled an all-nighter to create a custom budget that I followed religiously for 1.5 years. That template helped me to build good money habits. I hope that I can reach financial independence by the age of 40. I'd like to do Barista FIRE - work part-time doing something social and physical to stay active, but not have to sit 8 hours at a desk to afford to live. Thank you for lecturing everyone on what's important.

    • @mryan4452
      @mryan4452 8 месяцев назад

      Sitting at a desk staring at a screen just ain't normal 😢 You seem to have quite a similar approach to the one adopted by me recently. We should swap contact details, honestly. Could also do with someone to check in with.

  • @hana.s.ali93
    @hana.s.ali93 Год назад +64

    Great tips! I think a lot of what holds people back is worrying about stepping outside of societal norms, which keeps many people feeling "comfortable" but dissatisfied on some level. The more we can break out of that, the more growth we can see in our lives and finances. Great video 😊

  • @DJ80s
    @DJ80s Год назад +13

    I was feeling bummed out, but then this video showed up on my RUclips suggestions. I'm so glad I saw it. It's the most helpful video on financial tips I've ever seen. There's no beating around the bush or dragging things out. Just strait to the point, simple, useful, applicable advice. Very helpful.
    Thank you for this video!

  • @pyzik200
    @pyzik200 10 месяцев назад +16

    Point #1 was absolutely spot-on. I stayed in a position where I was underpaid and underappreciated for far too long then I should have because I was scared to leave. I'm with a new organization now and I am significantly better compensated and appreciated.

    • @ukpeanutartist
      @ukpeanutartist 9 месяцев назад +1

      I can’t find a ft job period

  • @lpls
    @lpls Год назад +51

    Loved not only the content, but also the form. I've taken a speaking course before but struggle to find a balance to put emotion and expression into a technical subject. You did it flawlessly. Engaging without exaggeration. Great job!

    • @nischa
      @nischa  Год назад +6

      This is v kind - thank you!

  • @MakeupByDiana529
    @MakeupByDiana529 Год назад +142

    I’m 33 and I go on and out of financial literacy. I feel like I’m so late in the game and it’s hard to learn, never any straight answers. I’m sick of having excuses so thank you for kicking my ass into gear.

    • @Blashmack
      @Blashmack Год назад +34

      Let me tell you, you are at the relative beginning and have all the time to make a massive impact.

    • @rinakaur7245
      @rinakaur7245 Год назад +17

      Better late than never.

    • @jamesmartin3004
      @jamesmartin3004 Год назад +18

      33 late 😂 I am 54 and I am late 😢

    • @blueturquoisett8448
      @blueturquoisett8448 Год назад +11

      Perfect timing. I am 46 and now getting this right. 😅

    • @blueturquoisett8448
      @blueturquoisett8448 Год назад +6

      Perfect timing. I am 46 and now getting this right. 😅

  • @husseinalbaiaty
    @husseinalbaiaty Год назад +12

    I love how you spoke about production and consumption I made that shift in my twenties and it's made the biggest difference 👏🏾🌹✊🏾 Thanks for sharing

  • @simkaart4655
    @simkaart4655 Год назад +26

    I like your way of phrasing, such as 'putting yourself in a risky situation' or 'that's a whole other thing' - you stay away from being judgmental. It's inspiring. I'm going to try it out when talking about personal finances with friends/family.

  • @nickneuharth
    @nickneuharth Год назад +6

    This is great! Since I grew up poor and no one taught me about finance, I always feel so lost. But this was super clear and helpful ❤

  • @gregoryrunningelk865
    @gregoryrunningelk865 Год назад +10

    You are so right! Most people can’t afford to buy a house now a days, or a car and live paycheck to paycheck, with little to no savings.

  • @DeclanHiggins-YoutubeChannel
    @DeclanHiggins-YoutubeChannel Год назад +10

    Hi Nisha yes I agree we do spend money on New Items to keep up appearances more so when younger. As we hit our 40's I have noticed people do this less. It's more important to hold onto what we have and be greatful in life 😊

  • @user-uk8pq9db8p
    @user-uk8pq9db8p Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for keeping your videos under 10 minutes. Long enough but always powerful advise.

  • @matthesagregg5679
    @matthesagregg5679 Год назад +5

    I'm so happy that your channel has exploded over the last 6 months. I've said this before but you give some of the most well-rounded personal finance advice/content on RUclips. So many RUclipsrs in the personal finance content space post for simply for views, it's 'click baity'. I wish I was more serious about my financial literacy in my 20s, but it's not too late for me!

  • @sophielejeune4097
    @sophielejeune4097 Год назад +24

    all your videos are so clear and straight-forward, thank you for all the work you put in them!

    • @nischa
      @nischa  Год назад +3

      Thank you Sophie!

  • @cadmuscassey
    @cadmuscassey Год назад +16

    Love the content Nischa. In summary I will say you nailed it again. I don’t see myself again buying a car if it’s not needed or if it won’t make me have a better life.. I always try to clear my debts especially before the end of the year..

  • @joepesci15000
    @joepesci15000 8 месяцев назад +2

    Something I tell younger people around me -- financial compound interest is a magical thing -- think about knowledge as having compound interest as well. What you learn today through challenges, failures, reading is something you can keep referring to as you grow through life and allows you to develop deeper understandings.

  • @IB-mo2yh
    @IB-mo2yh 3 месяца назад +7

    RUclips is the greatest school ever...u learn things you were never taught at home or at school and that too for free.... All the creators rather TEACHERS who give out these priceless lessons....I wish I could express my gratitude in a way that does justice... But nevertheless THANK YOU.

  • @lovingsunshine3515
    @lovingsunshine3515 Год назад +64

    Great video! My husband and I are one of the lucky ones who grew up with parents who live a simple life and frugal. We didn’t grow up dirt poor but our parents provided everything that we needed and taught us the value of money and the importance of savings. We’re 35 and 40 and consumer debt free but have a new mortgage that we’re hoping to pay off in less than 10 years. We’re passing down our wisdom we learned from our parents to our two little kids.

    • @KP-mb9jx
      @KP-mb9jx 7 месяцев назад +1

      Your post is music to my ears. I wish you much happiness.

  • @Finding-Fish
    @Finding-Fish Год назад +38

    My Grandma taught me as a little boy to save a minimum of 10% of everything you ever earn. that was 40 years ago, just from that and being eager to make a better life for myself and family i retired at 52 years old!!!!
    Awesome Video, Have you quit you day job yet?
    You are very talented individual!!!!

    • @nischa
      @nischa  Год назад +9

      solid advice! Thank you :) Update coming soon....... ;)

    • @joshuat6124
      @joshuat6124 Год назад +2

      Did you invest in anything? I find it hard to believe saving 10 percent is alone enough to retire early due to inflation.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@joshuat6124 i actually saved more than 10 percent, like 30 percent!!!.
      If you save $150-$300 per month of the time your 18-20 years old till 55 years old and can get 4-7 percent you to can retire

  • @LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau
    @LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau Год назад +5

    Yes, that's what many people don't understand. Being an employee is not the safest way to work. It's important to have more than one income stream.

  • @Legacyofmine
    @Legacyofmine Год назад +3

    Myself and all your subscribers really appreciate your advice Nischa. You are a High value woman, and you are helping many people to think of money differently. I will keep supporting you and your channel, Hopefully We can network in the future, all the best Nischa.

  • @nywiechmann2739
    @nywiechmann2739 Год назад +65

    I would be in a different place today if I had heard your words of wisdom in my 20s!! (I am also much older than you). Keep up the good work and sound financial advice! I will be sharing your channel with my kids... may their generation be different from mine.🙂

  • @Kiwi_Dave
    @Kiwi_Dave Год назад +18

    My life has been wasted, debts and interest. But at least I can try educate my kids not to make the same mistakes for a healthier and better life.. Thank you for your insights and guidance.

  • @abdulrahman_abel
    @abdulrahman_abel Год назад +1

    Thank Nischa. Your RUclips has been making a lot of impact in my life in terms of gaining Financial Literacy. Please create as much content on financial literacy since that’s where a lot of problems will be solved for the middle class.

  • @ingridnh1
    @ingridnh1 Год назад +4

    Really great advice and revelations! Really makes you take a hard look at how you have been living and what is truly important to you in terms of finances! Thanks! ❤

  • @g.burney4714
    @g.burney4714 Год назад +11

    Miss Nischa. What a powerful message, ignoring financial literacy is like ignoring your doctors advice. My financial freedom for me is making sure my wife has the essentials in life. My only excuse is that when I was young no one taught me the principles of the “cost” of living.Thank you for your insight and compassion you give to your viewers so good to know you care about the future of your followers blessings to you and your family

  • @OliviaMcShaneMusic
    @OliviaMcShaneMusic Год назад

    a sincere thank you so much for this content, the first FA i have found on youtube to explain things so clearly.

  • @emilymercy9562
    @emilymercy9562 Год назад

    I find you so easy to understand and reasonable in your expression of information. Thank you for this video.

  • @stsantia
    @stsantia Год назад +7

    I enjoy the short videos that blend financial & life lessons.
    I think we all go through the cycle where our pursuits shifts to purpose and then finally yearns for meaning.
    I watch your own growth in these videos and I am reminded of a quote by Anthony Bourdain.
    “The journey changes you; it should change you. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind”

  • @cadmuscassey
    @cadmuscassey Год назад +47

    Increase your financial literacy is key especially in your financial income calendar.. love this content once again and thanks I love what you said at the end, if you spend on things that makes you happy and you know it’s not reducing your worth then go ahead..
    saving should be a lifestyle

    • @nischa
      @nischa  Год назад +1

      Agree!

    • @brynleytalbot778
      @brynleytalbot778 11 месяцев назад

      Increasing your financial literacy is a good sales pitch for a financial literacy channel. It’s harder than ever before to actually define what makes you happy but a hint is cuddling up with your partner on the sofa and doing nothing at all. That’s free. Everything else is a submission to marketing and advertising. Do your research and you’ll find the truth about materialism and experience retailing and how women are the most susceptible to its media narrative spun through marketing and advertising. It’s rather frightening. Caveat emptor, every male.

  • @dipensoni
    @dipensoni Месяц назад

    'doing what everyone else is doing' is the scariest thing for the middle class and unfortunately it has become a widespread reality. Nice video.

  • @JGComments
    @JGComments Год назад +2

    I’ve met a lot of executives, and most are either very driven work oriented people, or people who wish they could spend more time at home, but are tied down by tons of debt.

  • @SM-IndiaLove
    @SM-IndiaLove Год назад +6

    LOVE THE CONTENT! I wish i knew more in my 20's. I always felt i dont understand finance, and was scared to get involved in any finance decisions.
    Although, its never too late .

    • @hnnhml
      @hnnhml Год назад +2

      Same but exactly, better late than never 🙌🏻

  • @nikkijohnson5147
    @nikkijohnson5147 Год назад +5

    I spent all of my 30s learning financial information that would’ve been so helpful when I was younger. (I did not overspend or be overindulgent. I had great credit. I just didn’t know much and married young.) Now I’m 41 and my 20 year old son does know and understand finance at a basic level, we regularly discuss our money habits and outlook, he also took financial math this semester and he is frustrated he can’t fit in the second course. (Investing, darn! 😂) But he only has one year left to complete two degrees. He did say it went over what I taught him already but now he knows the formulas and the specifics of lending and loans. Etc I have directed him here but it could take years before gets interested enough to put in more effort.

  • @Electonater
    @Electonater Год назад

    Finally! A RUclipsr with a practical channel, providing valuable information. Thank you for the awesome content🎉

  • @elii2tru
    @elii2tru Год назад +3

    When people like yourself start RUclips channels like theses they normally don't truly understand how powerful the content they're creating is.. WE THANK YOU💯

  • @GiovanniM309
    @GiovanniM309 Месяц назад +6

    I realized that the secret to making a million is saving for a better investment. I always tell myself you don't need that new Maserati or that vacation just yet. That mindset helped me make more money investing. For example last year I invested 80k in stocks and made about $246k, but guess what? I put it all back and traded again and now I am rounding up close to a million.

    • @GiovanniM309
      @GiovanniM309 Месяц назад

      Thanks to Patricia V Vesely.

    • @GiovanniM309
      @GiovanniM309 Месяц назад

      She's a licensed broker here in the states

  • @adamslamani9184
    @adamslamani9184 Год назад +5

    Wow fantastic nischa, so blessed to be coming out of the rat race, it's never felt right - look forward to learning more financial literacy with you 🙇

  • @mundie33
    @mundie33 Год назад

    solid advice, especially the career part. keeping your recurring expenses (i.e. debt) as low as possible is one of the most important things you can do financially

  • @Skicub7788
    @Skicub7788 Месяц назад

    Thank you Nischa! Love your content and no practical, no-nonsense approach. Opened Roth IRAs for my 18 and 23 y.o. kids since they have a long runway. Winding down my career 57 but trying to figure out what to do PT to stay active/social. Cheers!

  • @sucramyalcin
    @sucramyalcin Год назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Although these habits are well-known for keeping money going out of your pocket they remain good te be told from time to time. I especially liked the nuance in the last section of your video: the ratrace is nit about working from 9-5 but chasing one thing to the other.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @philipbrown7196
    @philipbrown7196 11 месяцев назад +7

    Another great video Nischa, thank you!
    It's such a shame we were never taught any of this at school. It seems to me that financial literacy is an absolute necessity in life.
    Personally, now I'm in my 60's, I probably would be a lot better off if I had been provided with some financial education!

  • @Jamari-Duffy
    @Jamari-Duffy 3 месяца назад

    Great tips! I think a lot of what holds people back is worrying about stepping outside of societal norms, which keeps many people feeling "comfortable" but dissatisfied on some level. The more we can break out of that, the more growth we can see in our lives and finances. Great video

  • @xristinarose2409
    @xristinarose2409 Год назад

    That car advice is great and exactly what i was searching for, thank you very much! 💙

  • @cadmuscassey
    @cadmuscassey Год назад +24

    Very deep knowledge. Any job that pays you less and you are not okay with, I feel is time to leave and please always go to the next one that’s better pay or makes you happy. Be smart about decisions so thanks for this

  • @adamwebb84
    @adamwebb84 Год назад +3

    Great video! Keep up the good work you are helping so many people 😃

  • @adrianasotelo310
    @adrianasotelo310 Год назад

    Thank you for the information you provide, so thankful and would be so interested if you give classes. 🙏🏼❤️

  • @novoxcage
    @novoxcage 9 месяцев назад

    I’m grateful for RUclips actually recommending a quality channel such as yours. Great info thanks, sub earned

  • @johnnumbat9782
    @johnnumbat9782 Год назад +10

    Thank you Nischa - here in Australia I have my father who came from a poor family with eight siblings to thank for those many dinner table Saturday afternoon discussions on value, quality and budgeting for life - he taught me the how to ‘make a Vegemite sandwich last a week’ principle and spending on things that appreciate - every A$ went into the bank for second hand cars but for me property was the best for long term security as paying rent is ‘dead’ money - also each salary increase went into my superannuation to a max of 10 percent matched by the employer - mind you I never got married or had children so avoided all those types of expensive lifelong financial commitments - I enjoy my countryside retirement/gardening now and occasional solo cycling treks overseas.

  • @matthewriegner5180
    @matthewriegner5180 Год назад +3

    As far as jobs, always keep your resume up to date and out there.
    Then apply the 3 t's.
    1. Too much work (long hours or added reaponsibilities)
    2. Ten % increase offer elsewhere
    3. Two years (if you haven't received a promotion or raise, time to look elsewhere)

  • @tope.sosanya
    @tope.sosanya 9 месяцев назад

    I swear your videos always hit - never a miss yet! 🎯 please keep them coming!

  • @mmp495
    @mmp495 Год назад +3

    Great points here! Have a healthy, balanced relationship with money. Take care of it and it will take care of you. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @annawong1305
    @annawong1305 Год назад +6

    #1. I know many people stuck in the same jobs over several years and never got past a 30k salary after all this work experience, its such a shame. I am done with the rat race and would semi-retire if I could afford it! Sadly, I can't, not until I've paid off my mortgage at least, so I am doing my financial planning now😊

  • @wizardofthenorth8352
    @wizardofthenorth8352 Год назад +8

    Absolutely bang on! I can see it in my workplace - who's got the latest car (avge price new car UK £39K). Once you switch into what do I need and you're internally proud of this and don't buy into the "financial hamster wheel" - you're more than half way there. I buy a car (small one around £15k to £18k every seven years. That's how generally they are reliable for and it works out at £2k - £2.5k a year or £200 a month. Better than any leasing scheme. Why do they push them?? Not in our interest that's for sure. Excellent clip Nischa and gets the middle class off to a tee! Thank you.

    • @chrizc
      @chrizc 11 месяцев назад +2

      You're pretty smart for calculating that. Finance background by any chance? Most people don't realise how much they're costing themselves by PCPing a car v buying one outright. Even if you don't have the cash for it, taking out a loan is much better APY% wise whether it be a personal loan (high) or a mortgage (lowest) because you're buying a cheaper car. But we live in an age where consumerism has taken over society. If you don't have the latest, new things society will look down on you which is sad.

    • @wizardofthenorth8352
      @wizardofthenorth8352 11 месяцев назад

      @@chrizc Hi Chris no financial background - just take an interest in statistics / mental arithmetic and always start with the questions "who will benefit from this deal" As they say in the movies "just follow the money". And agree with your comment - sad we're being so shallow as a society to judge by appearance. ☹️

  • @uxnne4492
    @uxnne4492 4 месяца назад

    Nischa, I wish I'd discovered your channel sooner. I'd love to see you live one day, at your event or something! You make everything so clear and easy to digest. Thank you!!

  • @edwardlozano9619
    @edwardlozano9619 9 месяцев назад

    Superb advice. I will immediately send this to my two college-age children. Invaluable for all people. Thank you!

  • @thedappercook
    @thedappercook Год назад +3

    I'm a school drop-out dual business owner, I have no debt, nor do I own a credit card. I have being very fortunate to have being well eulducated about money, no loans for anything other than a home and investing in only assets that go up in value e.g ETFs and not vehicles. Terrible!
    If I can do it anyone else can.
    Dam you're drop dead gorgeous Nischa ❤

  • @dgdave2673
    @dgdave2673 Год назад +5

    Great content and messages Nischa. Even 15% for a car on your net take home is pretty high. I would halve it to 7-8% max. I stay under 5% on my car payments - all included

  • @Django-ld4js
    @Django-ld4js Год назад

    Nice video makes sense what your saying and great words of advice on improving and doing better rather then being stuck and not even knowing it. Not enough education to help people be successful or try new things or have extra avenues for income.. to many people scared or don’t have the right people and help around them but very wise advice.👍🏽

  • @TheZambie1
    @TheZambie1 3 месяца назад

    "The rat race is not working a 9-5, it's about living on edge, always chasing the next thing." Very important to know the difference! Great video!

  • @stockgorilla4999
    @stockgorilla4999 Год назад +5

    As soon as you said 9 years in investment banking.. after which I had to take everything you said with a pinch of salt 😂

  • @bo-sar
    @bo-sar Год назад +3

    It's crazy how many people are perfectly aware of these destructive habits but continue disregarding them as they lack the patience and have a tendency to flaunt themselves. It would be wonderful if people could shift their focus to their well-being and their financial security instead of pursuing status symbols...

  • @Lulu-oi9ue
    @Lulu-oi9ue 6 месяцев назад

    I was never taught this and now at 37 I have finally woken up to my lack of knowledge and I’m working hard to change that. The fear and anxiety I have for finances is now dissipating and I’m taking control. I am enrolling in study and working on starting a business.

  • @thesharpside6013
    @thesharpside6013 Год назад +2

    Love your videos and learn so much from them please keep them coming

  • @MikeOtranto
    @MikeOtranto Год назад +3

    Great video. My income increased exponentially when I left my 9 - 5 and went into business full time. I was building the business part time for a few years before I quit. It was difficult but worth the effort. And I am still proudly driving my 2008 Honda that was paid off in 2013.

    • @doralorenc2501
      @doralorenc2501 Год назад +1

      What's your business Mike? I am hoping to quit my 9-5 job too and started freelancing on the side.

    • @MikeOtranto
      @MikeOtranto Год назад +1

      @@doralorenc2501 I am a full time real estate investor?

    • @MikeOtranto
      @MikeOtranto Год назад

      @@doralorenc2501 scratch the question mark, haha

    • @doralorenc2501
      @doralorenc2501 Год назад

      @@MikeOtranto All right, otherwise it looks like you are questioning what you're doing ;-)

  • @nickweatherill337
    @nickweatherill337 Год назад +4

    I'm 34 living in UK lost my career in 2021 due to cuts and now just work temp jobs through agency to make ends meet. I hate it and really wish I had learnt rhis stuff sooner wanting to learn it now not 100% sure what to search bur I am making the effort to change my situation. If you are young watching this please learn this stuff. Do not end up like me.

    • @nischa
      @nischa  Год назад +1

      Really sorry to hear this. You can turn it around and you're doing just that

  • @sophierintala4928
    @sophierintala4928 8 месяцев назад

    thank you for making this video! its motivating me to keep improving my financial choices :)

  • @hnnhml
    @hnnhml Год назад

    What a great video, thank you so much nischa 🙏🏻

  • @UKGeezer
    @UKGeezer Год назад +4

    I agree with all those except the one where you say we should have a second job.
    I don't know about other people, but I'm pretty much wiped out after my day job, and doing a second job would have a negative impact on my health, not to mention we work to live and not live to work - there is more to life than just working and earning money.
    I do get the importance of a second income, but instead you could just save an emergency fund to sustain you for at least a few months in case you find yourself out of work. I think a second job is something that should be considered only out of necessity, in my humble opinion.

  • @deborastysova9938
    @deborastysova9938 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this video. It popped out just when I was needing it.
    Nonetheless, I’m finding it hard to link some of your advices to what I actually struggle with.
    As a freelancer, mostly but not only in arts, I can say that relying on multiple sources of income is actually a crazy rat race too. Because if you have a part-time job which you combine with something else, employers usually expect you to do more than what you can do in your hours. If you’re self-employed and work in different fields, then you have to prepare for each of them separately or you have to travel a lot and then you actually spend a lot of time and energy on switching from one thing to another.
    Yes, I try to think about that as working hours and cover these with the salary I earn, but it is not easy, especially in a field as underpaid as the arts (theater, to be exact). How would you combat that, if not by going to a different industry?
    I also have another question: let’s imagine you have a very demanding but very well paid job for a couple of months and then you want to come back to what actually fulfills you, although it barely pays for your living expenses. Would you use part of the money you had saved to increase your standard of living, even though you know that right now you are not working enough to cover that?
    I have for example rented a (very cheap) working place. Not having to work at home has made my working process so much better! But I do struggle with second thoughts and a certain guilt, because I think I am spending above my income.
    Do you have any thoughts on that?
    Thank you in advance!

  • @nsmkrb
    @nsmkrb 9 месяцев назад

    Nischa this is my first view on your this video blog. It's amazingly wise and so thoughtful. I think wasted much time on shorts when a financial diva like you is here to listen. well done.

  • @MrPESensation
    @MrPESensation 9 месяцев назад +1

    This video should be a mandatory viewing in ALL high school classes across the nation! Seniors need to watch this before graduating and moving on to college.

  • @fredez6763
    @fredez6763 Год назад +6

    In many countries there are jobs for grab anyway e.g. Belgium - IT sector). There is literally no need for having a second income if you're good at what you do. Nevertheless, it remains good advice for many. Also, you might want to take into account the budget impact of having a family and kids.

  • @sandunsudusinghe5799
    @sandunsudusinghe5799 Год назад +4

    Hi Nischa, in regards to finance literacy, will you be able to do a series of videos on basics of finance lessons? Will be really helpful

    • @nischa
      @nischa  Год назад +5

      of course - I will do

  • @cibablea
    @cibablea 2 месяца назад

    Yeah. Enough is enough. I'm telling myself the story over and over about a learning disability in math and how hard an expensive life is. I'm just going to follow you and see how this goes. You rule. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

  • @jenjoecoaching
    @jenjoecoaching 9 месяцев назад

    This was awesome. I have consumed and implemented a lot of financial education but this is the one video I'd recommend to any working adult. Clear points that, if followed, would transform their life.

  • @s.m.4198
    @s.m.4198 Год назад +4

    It seems that I am experiencing a situation where I am being compensated less than my worth, but just enough to prevent me from leaving. This resonates with my entire career thus far. Currently, I am working under a senior instructional designer who earns more than me and has recently been promoted, despite possessing limited knowledge in the field. This individual spent four months on a PowerPoint presentation that was ultimately deemed unsatisfactory by their manager, who then instructed me to condense it into ten slides. Nevertheless, the manager proceeded with the promotion.
    In my team, I consistently receive more work than others and possess the highest skill set. At the end of last year, most of my colleagues felt that they had not been assigned valuable work, and those who believed they had could only identify a single project. Meanwhile, I managed seven projects and even contributed to my team members' projects. I suspect that unconscious bias may be at play in this situation.

  • @ChrisW1019
    @ChrisW1019 Год назад +3

    Great video, Nischa! I'm working right now on getting paid what I'm worth.

  • @kh884488
    @kh884488 Год назад +2

    I never had the benefit of a personal finance course in elementary and secondary school, but do have the benefit of growing up with parents that have good financial habits. Thankfully, these days, despite the junk and noise on youtube, there are also some great resources like this channel.

  • @larry6597
    @larry6597 11 месяцев назад

    This is great, I should've seen this when I was in my gap year between my studies. I earned a lot of money, but everything was spent on frivolous things. I sometimes wake up sweating when I dream of the amount.

  • @nataliecampbell-reid2340
    @nataliecampbell-reid2340 Год назад +4

    Your content is ao valuable! Thanks for sharing this with us :) Quick question, why do they say no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on your mortgage? I would have thought it would be of your net income?

  • @JoshHitti
    @JoshHitti Год назад +9

    Leaving a company for a new one is the fastest, most advantageous way to get ahead in the rat race.
    I was receiving 4-6% raises for 6 years at my last company, internal promotions were just above that rate. I left the company for another one and got a 31% increase in salary. If I took the exact same role as a promotion at the previous company, I would have earned less than a 10% raise.

    • @husseinalbaiaty
      @husseinalbaiaty Год назад +2

      That's dope! Good for you man! ✊🏾

    • @RedaReda-vl9ff
      @RedaReda-vl9ff Год назад +1

      ​@@husseinalbaiaty i hope success and happinness for you my bro,dont give up,keep moving forward

  • @murrad23
    @murrad23 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for this. I'm doing well in life, but I'm constantly evaluating myself against others. You've helped me to get some good perspective on life. Gracias

  • @jonathansakura
    @jonathansakura Год назад +1

    My wife and I moved abroad
    We have zero debt and nice little savings
    Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 😊❤

  • @MrGilperc
    @MrGilperc Год назад +6

    Advice that everyone should know well before their career starts.