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Stop relying on others financially; we need to save ourselves
I was shocked.
The government helps pay the monthly internet bill for people who probably have the money to pay for it but mishandle their funds each month, leading to the inability to afford their monthly internet bill.
Follow Through And Cancel Services
Netflix did the same. They offered me a discounted rate if I decided to continue my subscription. It’s a standard strategy companies utilize to reel you back in for a lower rate and is very effective. Some people know this and take full advantage of it every single time.
If you’re planning to cancel your service, follow through, and save money. Don’t get reeled back in. There is always a better price, but follow your intentions, or you will end up easily handing your money to people for the rest of your life.
Don’t Rely On The Government To Care For You
If Americans are becoming so broke to the point where they can’t afford to pay for internet, we need to make some profound life changes immediately, which could mean stop having kids that you can’t afford, stop buying houses you can’t afford, stop buying cars you can’t afford, stop going to schools you can’t afford, and cut out the rest of the spending you can’t afford. Focus on meeting your necessities and then expand on that.
People avoid saving because they think social security will take care of them, but guess what? Social security will likely NOT take care of your basic needs if it is still around.
People were pumped up about the COVID-19 Relief checks. Many people actually needed them, but many didn’t; those who didn’t need it could have avoided the need by maintaining healthy finances.
Overspending is another pandemic and societal problem that continues to be overlooked – especially by the government, which enjoys mindless spending.
Unemployment
I didn’t apply for unemployment when I was out of a job for six months. Instead, I relied on my emergency fund and other income sources. Looking back, I’m glad I did this. It helped me avoid potentially getting lazy and taking more time than necessary to replace the lost income.
Save Yourself
Build an emergency, spend less than you earn, continually increase your income, keep your expenses low, and consistently invest. Many of us are familiar with these concepts, yet, we don’t execute them. But as Jim Rohn says, it’s easy not to do the easy things.
Save yourself. Always save yourself. Never rely on anyone or anything to protect you financially or save you from any imprudent financial decisions you consciously decide to make continually.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.