Being of Scottish descent I've never had a problem with money, I'm just mean and hate spending it. 🤠
@barrysmith819311 ай бұрын
Two pieces of advice from my very wealthy dad…..”if you will do what others won’t do, later you will be able to do what they can’t do.” Secondly….. anything worth doing is worth hiring someone to do it.” My teachers all gave me poor grades as my approach to life did not fall parallel with theirs. Told me I’d never amount to anything. I retired very wealthy and they all retire broke. The educational system teaches people how to be employees. I own all of their houses and they all pay me rent. Teachers are dismal money managers and have no financial competency.
@martinbevan401511 ай бұрын
Years ago my wife and i took out a mortgage for 20 years when rates were high. As rates began to fall the building society kept writing to us saying we can drop our payments , but we carried on paying the higher sum as a result we payed off the mortgage in 10 years. Our friends dropped theirs and spent the extra cash on holidays.
@mikesmith654311 ай бұрын
Great video Ash. I'm impressed with how you can consolidate a topic like this into 5 or 6 talking points and proceed to explain them so clearly.
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@user-oi6fy9mo8w4 ай бұрын
Excellent video Ash and great advice. More lifestyle channels should talk about this. Could I add, when you work out your income and expenditure make a separate note of essentials e.g. rent, car payments, phone, TV package etc. The things you pay for monthly or on a yearly basis. You'll be surprised what you are paying for you don't actually use! As Ash said. Next. Add that expenditure up, and divide by 12. Start to put that amount, minimum, away in a savings account every month. What is left from your wages is what you have every month that you can spend, NOT what you should spend. Tighten your belt and in time, perhaps 6 or even 12 months you will have enough money in that account to pay for those essentials without panicking every month. Pay for things yearly, not monthly from the money you have in that account. You will save money e.g.in the UK if you pay your rates bill yearly you can save at least £50. Clear out all the 'things' you don't use/need, sell on ebay or gumtree (in the UK) or donate. I'm still working on the second part but the first part definitely works I've been doing it for years. Thank again Ash for a great video.
@marklynch878110 ай бұрын
The Japanese have a special little notebook for budgeting, they are available on the internet. I have never ordered one, yet a great idea.
@DIEMLtdTV11 ай бұрын
Part of being a chap is sensible financial management. I squirrel away the odd bit of spare money in Premium Bonds. They are a slight faff to access, so the money is not instant….plus I win the odd month.
@viclucyzia11 ай бұрын
What bonds? With the inflation non are good.
@StephenCowley00111 ай бұрын
Married to an accountant - that explains it! I'd also say prioritise things that earn money - interview suit and shoes for example - as well as limiting outgoings. Looking back, I might have done better taking help from my family in that line when it was offered.
@kents.286611 ай бұрын
Great Video Ash, as you've talk about before, second hand clothing, cheaper cars. I don't think I'll every be able to bring myself to buy a 1000 dollar phone, even if I had the money.
@ktkace10 ай бұрын
Given todays financial climate, this is much needed, thank you!
@danielparrott866011 ай бұрын
I read somewhere that tracking spending the way you describe - just that alone - will cause a spending drop of 20%.
@bensanchez970511 ай бұрын
Great practical information, Ash! As usual a spot on, excellent video!
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@richallan00111 ай бұрын
Some good advice there. I really only got into a career that allowed me to save for a pension and invest a little here and there. But the sooner you start the better. I'm expecting to work till I'm 60, that's when I want to retire, so another 20 years. It also helps that my wife is averse to money being spent 😂 One thing I would add though. Maybe you mentioned and I missed it. Is to keep an eye on your credit score. At least that way if you're using credit most providers will give you a dashboard showing your credit utilization.
@helenhoier174211 ай бұрын
I pressed send before I'd finished writing my comment! I also do what Nischa of Accountant Explains recommends with all of your income. That is to pay 10% to yourself before paying anything else. I've used this idea to overpay my mortgage & it's very satisfying - almost exciting - seeing the balance go down on my mortgage 😊
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
I love that concept, a great way of saving.
@ronaldpoppe377411 ай бұрын
Great advice Ash. It's almost like you were telling the story of my life except I had to wait until I was 65 to retire because of Medicare health insurance. We do not have socialized medicine here in the states till 65. Cheers Ron
@joshuaparr588310 ай бұрын
Appreciate the wisdom sir
@maxcrook173811 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video Ash, I think I requested this about 2yrs ago😊
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
No problem 😊
@CaldonianDude10 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. As I understand it, you retired at 50. I'd be interested if you did a video on the retired lifestyle. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger, and it's not money stopping me, it's lack of a plan. How did you plan for retirement?
@TheChapsGuide10 ай бұрын
It is not something to take lightly. A retirement plan is essential and money is only one part of it. I continue to work part time and on the occasional casual contract in fields that I really enjoy working in, also, KZbin fills a nice hole for me too. But I will consider a video to flash this subject out. Thanks you.
@rossclark458911 ай бұрын
Good video. Of course, if you live within your means, then it also has the advantage that when it comes to retirement you are used to that level of spending, so don’t need to work for as long to get the pension pot you need.
@djrudog115811 ай бұрын
Hi Ash. This is a great series of videos....the best of all for me was the ironing video. Very difficult to make ironing interesting and instructive without being patronising but you did it. Well done sir..
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@flasherol376411 ай бұрын
Excellent Advice and very useful. Especially for those chaps who are not sensible with their money.
@helenhoier174211 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice Ash. I was ticking them off as I listened
@dazd830611 ай бұрын
Thanks Ash
@007bigrob11 ай бұрын
Sound advice thank you
@BazGriffo11 ай бұрын
Fantastic advice Ash 👍👍
@canadafree208711 ай бұрын
With Christmas coming up, it is typically a huge debt time for many people. What I found best, with Christmas, eyeglasses, (any expense you know is coming up) is to put a set amount every payday in a jar, envelope, etc., for each expense. 26x$20=$520 at year end. 26x$40=$1040. Same too if you want a one time buy of a big item like a new TV; this also gives you time to think about the item, if you really need it, or if you would prefer a different brand. At the end, you are able to buy what you need/want without owing anyone.
@lukaszkielek_leasing11 ай бұрын
The rule o 6 jars is very helpful
@ankurbamne715511 ай бұрын
Also I wld suggest, track your networth and calculate return on networth on an annual basis. Have an asset allocation and stick to to it.
@chrispnw254711 ай бұрын
One has to ask: Why does the educational system not have mandatory courses in money management and financial planning? Kids have hopes, dreams, and goals. The proper education at an early age could be a life-changing moment for children as they decide what is important and how one reaches financial goals (new bicycle, new tablet, etc.). Kids are being underserved IMO.
@viclucyzia11 ай бұрын
The rich need the poor. Poor people can be controlled and taken advantage easier. It's about power.
@Thomas-vq5pb11 ай бұрын
Debt is the killer. Learning to live without debt allows you not to live above your means. Obvious but I think super important, put money aside every month to pay your taxes, or it will catch up with you. Last but not least, purchase things that have good residual values and are of good quality, they will last longer and be sellable if needed. 👍
@jdroepel11 ай бұрын
Great video, very good tips. I couldn't quite see your lapel pin, are you a traveling man?
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
No sir.
@martindurkin883711 ай бұрын
Money is essential to life. No money no life.
@garypoulton731111 ай бұрын
This sort of assumes you want to retire early, personally I had this objective, and could have retired a long tome ago, but I like the buzz of business, my company gives me a large income, my employees are loyal, and working is a social life, and gives one a sense of purpose. I know people who retired early, they were bored shitless, and started doing odd jobs, poorlypaid as well.
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
Each to their own, I fully understand your situation and appreciate your angle. I personally retired from structured employment at 52 and now work 3 part time jobs which allow me to follow my passions and I feel much more fulfilled than when I punched a clock.
@ShapeyFiend11 ай бұрын
If I was going back in time I'd have worked out tax efficiencies of pensions sooner. Also tax inefficiencies of sole trader status vs Ltd. Gotten a better accountant etc. If you're in business for yourself the money should be top of your priority list the quality of work/productivity is very much secondary. It's easy be a busy fool. A lot of the way you spend/plan is informed by your parents. I notice my son has mostly picked up my habits as well. My mothers attitude was by all means have an interest that you spend a bit too much money on but then you shouldn't be spending a load on your house, car and holidays as well. If I'm buying substantial things I try put it off and delay a bit see if I'm as enthusiastic next week as I was last week.
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
Some really good advice, thank you. I love the bit about being a busy fool - so very true!
@jimmydigital11 ай бұрын
Hi Ash. Unfortunately there’s a scam bot on your channel. Hopefully no one gets scammed
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing it out.
@vincentmartin504611 ай бұрын
Read The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. A topic that is not talked about enough or talked about in our schools.
@ahmedifthi70774 ай бұрын
So you have heard of Maldives 🇲🇻 😊
@nairazone983810 ай бұрын
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@jimmydigital11 ай бұрын
Great tips. I think it’s important to find a balance between saving and spending. Heed the words of Mr Micawber: “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pound ought and six, result misery.” Live within your means. Spend a bit, save a bit. Don’t get into debt. Save up and pay for stuff in full where you can.
@TheChapsGuide11 ай бұрын
So true!
@billhambelton769811 ай бұрын
Thankfully I was also able to retire at 55 following compulsory redundancy just before the pandemic. Loving my lifestyle now due to good DB company pensions. For a more detailed plan along the lines of your video. The book by Alvin Hall ' Your money or your life' is a great financial bible.
@garyshields885111 ай бұрын
im new
@the.dirty.pigeon11 ай бұрын
Step one: Stop buying bespoke suits and dress shoes ;-)
@vyacheslavyevseyev523511 ай бұрын
👍
@viclucyzia11 ай бұрын
Don't worry. After Gieves & Hawkes and Trickers the majority of the big houses will close as well. Unavoidable.
@bigbadbith842211 ай бұрын
Mind you, keeps the weight off😂
@naurnah9811 ай бұрын
Rather, buy the suits, look amazing, then fake it till you make it ;)
@OffOfTheCuff11 ай бұрын
OR: Buy only bespoke suits and shoes and live in a hovel but look great