5 August Money Moves – Investing, Travel, & More
Hi friend! Once a month I highlight 5 real-life ways I saved, earned, and invested.
Here are the money moves this month:
1. I Had Breakfast With a Mentor
I sat down for a great talk with someone I admire. She usually has deep and meaningful advice on life, love, and money. And as usual, I left thinking about a lot of different things in new ways.
2. I turned Investing Into a Process
I’ve been investing in Facebook ads on and off for years. The biggest problem I have with them is that they’re so daunting. Keeping track of what’s working can feel overwhelming.
But this month I developed a process for investing that helped take the guesswork out of it. Essentially, it’s:
- Invest a small amount in 5 ads every week.
- After a few days, keep the top two. Drop the other 3.
It sounds simple but it has truly been a game-changer for me. Now, instead of worrying, it’s just about following the process. It makes me wonder about using this for different kinds of investing too.
3. I Invested in the Kids’ Education
School is back in session, and I was reminded of something on Back to School Night. My son’s middle school principal got on video and said “thank you for investing in your kids’ education by showing up tonight.”
At the time, I was feeling tired, cranky, and overwhelmed. I wanted to be home. Not sitting in my kid’s classroom. But that statement reminded me that investing in your child’s education is important.
And it was. That night has allowed me to ask my child questions about each class. It enabled me to be more helpful to his success. And I’m grateful for it.
4. I Did More Things That Scared Me
This isn’t entirely about money, but the more (calculated) risk you take, the more financial success you’ll eventually have. And, because I love safety, risk is something I have to work a little harder at. So, this month, I vowed to get uncomfortable more often.
- I invested more money into the business than I ever have before.
- I took an international trip as a tag-a-long with my sister. I traveled solo to meet her on the layover (which intimidated me). Then, I spent half of the trip alone because she was working. Plus, she made me eat all sorts of things I never otherwise would, like frog legs and squid.
- I dusted off my Spanish for the trip and forced myself to use it, knowing that I was going to make plenty of mistakes.
- I pushed for the last month of hard half-marathon training. This was definitely outside of my comfort zone.
I had a few mantras for the month, but one of them I used for running was…
“Success is about being uncomfortable more often.”
5. I Brought Snacks
And finally, while on a long travel layover, I bought a small granola parfait and water at the airport. It cost 12 bucks!
(I think I slow blinked when the lady told me. 😂)
After that, I was relieved that I had thrown in a few healthy snacks in my backpack before the trip. I made it home on those snacks and saved at least $20. It’s small, but helpful.
Your Turn!
What Money Moves Did You Make This Month?
Did you…
- Read a money book, listen to a podcast, or watch a learning video?
- Make a budget?
- Open a new money account?
- Declutter your home?
- Invest for the first (or thousandth) time?
- Start a money saving challenge?
- Determine your money values?
- Fix up and resell an item?
- Make a meal plan?
- Cut down on buying stuff?
There are many ways to make a great money move! Share in the comments and let me know!
Use this fun September savings tracker and ideas to build wealth this month!
