Jun 01, 2025

5 simple hacks to get your finances in order

Siddhartha Jana

Buy only if you can buy twice

Afford something once, you’re surviving it; afford twice, you’re choosing it. This builds financial margin and creates space between impulse and intention.

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Define your ‘Enough Number’

Set how much money is truly enough for your current life. Review quarterly. It’s an anchor, not a goal, helping balance growth with contentment.

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Use the 24-hour desire rule

If you want something, wait 24 hours. If you still want it, buy it; if not, it was just fleeting impulse or noise from ads.

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Practice monthly emotional budgeting

Track spending by emotional impact, not just amount. Ask how purchases made you feel. Avoid regret and align spending with values.

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Time is your true currency

Every expense costs you time worked. Consider how many hours you worked for each purchase and if it’s worth that investment of your life.

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