Does it seem like some couples have it all figured out when it comes to money? The couples who don’t complain are usually the ones who are secretly building wealth together. How do they do it, you ask? Here are eight ways the most successful DINKs are growing their money together.
1. They Talk about Money All The Time
While everyone else is complaining about not having money, smart couples are always setting aside time to talk about money. You can treat money talks like a date night. Order takeout and go over your monthly budget, look over your investments, and make decisions together. The most financially stable couples don’t act like individuals; they are always on the same page when it comes to finances.
2. They Don’t Care about Material Things
While everyone else is participating in overconsumption, successful DINKs are putting their money to use in better ways. Purchasing assets over useless stuff helps build generational wealth instead of just a quick dopamine hit from an impulse purchase. They put their money to work by investing in real estate, stocks, or side businesses. Some even can angel invest in small businesses to grow their combined portfolio.
3. They Budget Together
Have you ever heard of financial infidelity? This is when one partner makes a purchase without disclosing it to their spouse. While there are many levels of financial infidelity, it can seriously impact your relationship and finances. The DINKs who are building their wealth stick to the budget they create together.
4. They Prioritize Retirement Savings
While many people are spending all the money they make, smart DINKs are maxing out their retirement accounts. They prioritize tax-advantaged accounts and have started saving for retirement early. Over the years, they will watch their money grow.
5. They Stay Focused
DINKs who are growing their wealth stick to their financial goals. They are okay with not going on fancy vacations and making sacrifices to secure their financial future. Making good financial decisions that build wealth requires determination and persistence. They don’t let other couples influence them either because they aren’t concerned with keeping up appearances or showing off.
6. They Are Smart with Credit
DINKs who are building wealth use credit wisely. It’s not to say that they don’t have credit cards or loans; they just understand how to leverage them to their advantage. If they take out a mortgage, they make sure it’s a property where they can build equity. As far as credit cards, they usually use them for rewards, not to accumulate debt. Smart DINKs pay off their balances every month and monitor their credit scores closely.
7. They Have Multiple Streams of Income
DINKs who are building wealth are working smarter, not harder. Whether it’s a side hustle, rental property, or online business, they are diversifying. They understand how to leverage multiple streams of income so that they have plenty of cash flow that can be used for investments, savings, and so on.
8. They Don’t Squander Windfalls
If DINKs receive windfalls from tax returns, inheritances, or dividends, they reinvest that money instead of spending it. Building wealth is their top priority instead of new cars, bigger houses, or fancy clothes. Any extra money is put to work and doubled.
How are you creating wealth? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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