The three-legged stool

“Financial security and independence are like a three-legged stool resting on savings, insurance and investments.” – Brian Tracy.

When it comes to financial planning, many people focus on investing as the key to financial security and independence. However, as Brian Tracy points out, financial security and freedom require a three-legged stool resting on savings, insurance, and investments.

Savings are a crucial component of financial security and independence. Without savings, unexpected expenses or emergencies can quickly derail your finances. It's important to have a savings plan in place that includes an emergency fund, a retirement savings plan, and savings for other long-term goals such as buying a house or starting a business.

Insurance is another important component of financial security and independence. Without insurance, you may be left with significant expenses in the event of an accident, illness, or other unexpected event. It's important to have insurance coverage for your health, home, car, and other assets. You may also want to consider life insurance to protect your loved ones in the event of your death.

Investments are the third leg of the stool, and they can help you build wealth over time. However, it's important to invest wisely and to choose investments that align with your goals and values. This might involve investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other types of investments.

To achieve financial security and independence, it's important to focus on all three components of the three-legged stool. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

Create a savings plan: Determine how much you need to save each month to achieve your long-term goals, and create a budget that allows you to save that amount. Set up automatic transfers to your savings accounts so that you don't have to remember to do it each month.

Review your insurance coverage: Make sure you have adequate insurance coverage for your health, home, car, and other assets. Consider getting a quote from multiple insurance providers to ensure you're getting the best coverage for the best price.

Invest wisely: Choose investments that align with your goals and values, and make sure you're comfortable with the level of risk involved.

Working with a financial adviser can be incredibly beneficial in helping you achieve financial security and independence when working on all of the above. Together, we can create a comprehensive financial plan that considers your goals, values, and risk tolerance whilst guiding insurance and investment strategies, helping you navigate the complex world of insurance and estate planning.