How Football Boosts Your Finances

How Football Boosts Your Finances

The grills are fired, the crowds are roaring, and the television is primed and ready for Saturday action. There’s only one explanation: it’s football season, baby. You can strategize fantasy football teams with the best of them, but do you know how to strategize your financial game plan? Let First Security State Bank help you tackle debt with these financial planning tips. (That victory dance is all you, though.)

  1. Understand the difference between offense, defense and special teams.  If you want to win, these three groups each need attention.  The same goes for succeeding in your personal finances.  Income is your offense; you earn money at work, similar to how you gain yards and touchdowns in football. Spending is the defense; you must protect your earnings and tackle unnecessary expenses. Special teams are an essential part of the game that can get overlooked but can also yield big returns, similar to investing. It’s important to know when to go for it on fourth down and invest aggressively and when it’s better to punt, or let your money collect interest in a savings account.
  2. Defense wins championships.  The same can be said for your personal finances.  While we agree how much you earn and invest are important elements, controlled spending is truly the key. Sometimes losing the game can be narrowed to a few key errors and your financial goals are no different. Consistent saving can yield rewards well into the fourth quarter.
  3. Be wise with clock management.  In the game of life, just like in the game of football, you need to know when to be aggressive vs. when to be conservative.  When you can start saving early and build a lead, you have the luxury of taking on a little more risk in the hope of more reward. (Go for two!) But if you can’t start saving for retirement until later in the game, you’ll have to attempt a comeback, which requires more conservative actions.
  4. Have a strong coaching staff.  Just as successful teams don’t rely on just one person, you can’t expect to be an expert in all aspects of your finances. If you want your financial game plan to be successful, ask the experts to help coach you in areas where you may lack knowledge.

A solid strategy for your personal finances can make or break your game plan whether you’re just kicking off or closing in on the two minute mark.  First Security State Bank is here to help you plan your financials and look more like a seasoned professional than Little Giants. 

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