Money health check
I closed out last year not with champagne and seafood but with a mad dash to the hospital. A health emergency involving a close family member needed immediate attention, made all the more stressful given we had an international flight to catch the following day. The skilful doctors assessed the situation, gave a diagnosis and sent us on our way with a treatment plan that essentially saved our holiday and will reap longterm benefits. It got me thinking about how this kind of no-nonsense triage could be applied to other areas of life, specifically when it comes to money. Fronting up, assessing your circumstances with clinical detachment, and mapping out a plan to financial wellness is, frankly, not something that should be put off for another day. Consider Money your dedicated support team.…