Financial success is rarely accidental. It requires a clear plan, intentional actions, and a heart aligned with purpose. The Good Money Framework offers seven simple but powerful steps to guide you on this journey.
Step 1: Discover Your Generosity Purpose. Identify the cause or mission that inspires your giving and earning. This purpose becomes the foundation of your financial decisions.
Step 2: Set Your Top Three Financial Goals. Prioritize what matters most—whether it’s debt reduction, saving for a home, or funding education. Write these down with deadlines to create accountability.
Step 3: Determine Your Desired Income. Calculate the income level needed to support your goals and lifestyle, anchoring your earning efforts.
Step 4: Explore Earning Options. Consider raises, new skills, side hustles, or career changes to increase income aligned with your purpose.
Step 5: Create a Savings and Investment Plan. Balance paying off debt, building emergency funds, and growing your giving account.
Step 6: Implement Your Giving Strategy. Commit to regular donations or volunteering, no matter the size, to sustain impact and fulfillment.
Step 7: Track Your Progress. Regularly review financial and generosity goals, celebrate milestones, and adjust plans as needed. Involve family to build shared values and legacy.
This framework is flexible and adaptable, designed to meet you where you are and propel you toward where you want to be. Small, consistent steps in the right direction are faster than running without a plan.
By embracing this framework, you transform money from a source of stress into a vehicle for joy, impact, and lasting wealth.
References: Good Money Revolution insights, goal-setting studies, and financial planning best practices 1 4
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