Highlights
- Christmas is just around the corner and Aussies are likely to splash cash this festive season.
- Those seeking financial guidance in the new year can draw a bunch of lessons from Santa Claus.
- His persona and stories have several financial stories to tell investors.
Christmas is just around the corner and Santa seems to be on his way with his stash of gifts and happiness. While kids are waiting for their secret gifts, adults are bracing for festivities. However, grown ups should watch out before getting debt trapped. Mindless expenses may leave behind a huge pile of debt. Those seeking financial guidance can look for money and financial lessons which Santa Claus’ persona and stories teach each year.
Here we discuss money lessons that Santa Claus can teach you this Christmas:
Prioritise your financial goals
Just as no bad weather or narrow chimney can hold Santa back from entering every House on Christmas, you should always keep your financial goals in front and work accordingly. Not only should you prioritise your financial goals, regularly monitoring them also is equally important.
Detailed research
There is no shortcut to success and hard work is the only way to achieve success in life. Just as Santa is always prepared beforehand with right addresses of people, investors should also be immaculate with their research on stocks. They should be proactive with their investment choices. You would always reap rich dividends if your investment preparation are right.
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Own your investing personality
Every investor’s choice differs from that of others on the basis of their risk appetite and investing potential. You should not be bogged down by what other investors are doing and consider options under peer pressure. You should only invest in those options which are convincing to you and suit your pocket. There is no harm in considering opinion of others, but it should not alter your judgement. Just remember, Santa has a personality like no other and he does not get influenced by others. He proudly boasts his red velvet suit and distinctive white beard, with a bag full of carefully chosen gifts.
Reinvesting is key
Who does not want to be on Santa’s ‘nice’ list. Generally, people who belong to the hard-working lot get bestowed by gifts by Santa. Similarly, in financial space, go for options that are tried and tested and consistently offer good returns. You should focus on these options and keep reinvesting in them. The profits made through these investments can be booked from time to time so as to reward yourself and keep yourself motivated.
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