Financial Plan or a woman who does not marry rich?

[Anonymous]

Whats a woman to do if she did not marry rich? Since the man is not the plan, what can I do to enjoy financial security? Go to law school?

[Anonymous]

I chose engineering as a career. What are your skills?

[Anonymous]

Not sure what you are asking but typically earning more than spending is a good start. Save and invest wisely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Whats a woman to do if she did not marry rich? Since the man is not the plan, what can I do to enjoy financial security? Go to law school?

hahaha.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't go to law school - the ROI isn't great.

My personal route is to be a hustler myself. Climb that corporate ladder, start your own business (wisely), whatever. I have a communication bachelors degree but make well into 6 figures 10 years out of college because I have been strategic about my career. I found needs and filled them in a way that set me apart from others. I didn't just look for a job, I looked to solve problems for people who are in positions to pay me more. Setting aside outliers and crooks, the only way to really make money over the long term is to serve others well. It's easier to serve others well when you care about what you're doing.

I also started saving early and saving raises. When you start out with a low salary, you don't miss it if you save the vast majority of your raises. You can always increase lifestyle but it's hard to reduce it later.

And, assuming you're not already married - marry well. I don't mean marry rich. I mean marry someone who won't wreck all your hard work, has similar values about work and savings, sees money and the future the same way, etc. Not helpful if you're already married, but for those who aren't - regardless of their income or earning potential, who you marry is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make in your life. Choose wisely.

[Anonymous]

Lotto!

[Anonymous]

Obvious troll is obvious.

[Anonymous]

Same financial plan for a man who doesn't marry rich. Just, you know, taking into consideration that a woman who doesn't marry rich will make less $.

Get a good job. Do well at good job. Get raises/promotions. Or start your own business and do well at that. Save money so that you have a "nest egg" to fall back on in case disaster strikes. Prepare for retirement/be prepared when you get there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't go to law school - the ROI isn't great.

My personal route is to be a hustler myself. Climb that corporate ladder, start your own business (wisely), whatever. I have a communication bachelors degree but make well into 6 figures 10 years out of college because I have been strategic about my career. I found needs and filled them in a way that set me apart from others. I didn't just look for a job, I looked to solve problems for people who are in positions to pay me more. Setting aside outliers and crooks, the only way to really make money over the long term is to serve others well. It's easier to serve others well when you care about what you're doing.

I also started saving early and saving raises. When you start out with a low salary, you don't miss it if you save the vast majority of your raises. You can always increase lifestyle but it's hard to reduce it later.

And, assuming you're not already married - marry well. I don't mean marry rich. I mean marry someone who won't wreck all your hard work, has similar values about work and savings, sees money and the future the same way, etc. Not helpful if you're already married, but for those who aren't - regardless of their income or earning potential, who you marry is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make in your life. Choose wisely.

I am married to a very responsible and hard working man. He isn't rich but he is diligent about his payments and savings and lives beneath his means. I want to do more, however. I want to be rich and not just get by each month.

[Anonymous]

Working 2 to 3 jobs is always an option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Whats a woman to do if she did not marry rich? Since the man is not the plan, what can I do to enjoy financial security? Go to law school?

This was obviously written by a man. I've never met a woman in my life who didn't understand what a job was, or who believed that a man is a financial plan. Troll harder.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't go to law school - the ROI isn't great.

My personal route is to be a hustler myself. Climb that corporate ladder, start your own business (wisely), whatever. I have a communication bachelors degree but make well into 6 figures 10 years out of college because I have been strategic about my career. I found needs and filled them in a way that set me apart from others. I didn't just look for a job, I looked to solve problems for people who are in positions to pay me more. Setting aside outliers and crooks, the only way to really make money over the long term is to serve others well. It's easier to serve others well when you care about what you're doing.

I also started saving early and saving raises. When you start out with a low salary, you don't miss it if you save the vast majority of your raises. You can always increase lifestyle but it's hard to reduce it later.

And, assuming you're not already married - marry well. I don't mean marry rich. I mean marry someone who won't wreck all your hard work, has similar values about work and savings, sees money and the future the same way, etc. Not helpful if you're already married, but for those who aren't - regardless of their income or earning potential, who you marry is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make in your life. Choose wisely.

Great post. Excellent advice.

[Anonymous]

Real estate.

[Anonymous]

Any job that allows you to be entrepreneurial, of service, problem solver. The dream is free but the hustle will cost ya.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't go to law school - the ROI isn't great.

My personal route is to be a hustler myself. Climb that corporate ladder, start your own business (wisely), whatever. I have a communication bachelors degree but make well into 6 figures 10 years out of college because I have been strategic about my career. I found needs and filled them in a way that set me apart from others. I didn't just look for a job, I looked to solve problems for people who are in positions to pay me more. Setting aside outliers and crooks, the only way to really make money over the long term is to serve others well. It's easier to serve others well when you care about what you're doing.

I also started saving early and saving raises. When you start out with a low salary, you don't miss it if you save the vast majority of your raises. You can always increase lifestyle but it's hard to reduce it later.

And, assuming you're not already married - marry well. I don't mean marry rich. I mean marry someone who won't wreck all your hard work, has similar values about work and savings, sees money and the future the same way, etc. Not helpful if you're already married, but for those who aren't - regardless of their income or earning potential, who you marry is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make in your life. Choose wisely.

Great post. Excellent advice.

+1 to the point.