{"id":6578,"date":"2019-01-17T14:30:25","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T14:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=6578"},"modified":"2021-06-22T09:06:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T09:06:47","slug":"top-30-signs-to-know-if-you-are-financially-successful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/top-30-signs-to-know-if-you-are-financially-successful\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 30 SiTo Know If You Are Financially Successful"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Top 30 Signs To Know If You Are Financially Successful<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Researchers who polled 2,000 adults have revealed the top 30 signs you are in a good place financially, including having \u00a3500 worth of disposable income to spend every single month. These have found that having savings, being debt-free – and going on two holidays a year means you’re \u2018comfortable’, according to the study.<\/p>\n

But not all inclusions on the list are material \u2013 as some adults think being comfortable with money simply means having the ability to make wise decisions when it comes to spending.\u00a0Others think it is having a good knowledge of financial services on the market, such as pensions, ISA\u2019s and investments.<\/p>\n

However, the study revealed less than half of those polled would say they are financially comfortable \u2013 and of these, 56 per cent are over the age of 55. Kris Brewster, head of products for Skipton Building Society which commissioned the research, said: \u201cIt is easy to think that being in a good place with money means having a lot, but actually it is more about making sensible decisions when it comes to spending and saving.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cDoing your homework about the market, understanding what is happening to money when it is invested, and shopping around for good opportunities are all important regardless of the quantity of money you have,”<\/em> she continues, as in particular, deciding where to keep your money can be one of the most important decisions you\u2019ll make, because when your money is in a good place, so are you.<\/p>\n

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Some adults think being comfortable with money simply means having the ability to make wise decisions when it comes to spending<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other signs of being financially comfortable include getting through the average month without having to dip into savings, and not having to countdown the days until payday. Having a good credit score, knowing how to budget and owning more than one property also feature in the top 30.<\/p>\n

Those who are able to buy what they want without worrying, eat out without it having to be a special occasion and buy all the \u2018leading brands\u2019 are also considered to be in a fortunate position with their finances. Of those who are lucky enough to be happy with the state of their finances, more than half feel relaxed, and one quarter say a weight has been lifted from their shoulders.<\/p>\n

It also emerged seven in 10 adults believe they are sensible with money, with the average respondent having around \u00a3228 of disposable income to spend a month, and \u00a3146 to put into savings.<\/p>\n

Just over half of respondents even reckon they could cope with an unexpected bill, while a further 35 per cent think they have a relatively good knowledge of the financial market and the services currently on offer. But 37 per cent can\u2019t see a light at the end of the tunnel, and worry they\u2019ll never be in a good place with their money \u2013 while four in 10 just don\u2019t know what the future holds. And almost half of those polled via OnePoll admit they\u2019ve been with the same building society or bank for years because they don\u2019t like change.<\/p>\n