Do Not Make Important Decisions When You’re in Survival Mode

With many Americans in financial survival mode, PennyGem’s Elizabeth Keatinge tells us how to get out of this state of mind.

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00:00many Americans are in survival mode when it comes to their finances 38% are heading into 2021 in

00:10that state of mind according to fidelity investments annual new year financial resolution

00:15study experts tell market watch that living in survival mode can inhibit you from seeing the

00:21future when it comes to finances quote unfortunately our ability to see the big picture is severely

00:27limited when we're in fight or flight mode unquote chicago-based financial planner at the planning

00:33center andy baxley tells market watch in addition as cnbc reports many families are moving in together

00:40so they can cut expenses and continue to spend time together amid lockdowns the key is to have

00:45a plan if family members are still generating income they should save an emergency fund a down

00:51payment for a place to eventually live and money to furnish it baxley tells market watch that although

00:57it may feel like you're living day-to-day making ends meet on rent food and healthcare it's important

01:03to have a vision for what you want your life to look like continue to make small steps toward the

01:08future update your resume reach out about a potential new job or ask about a promotion