Wed Jan 29 2025, by Tyler Gardner

3 Signs You're Doing Well Financially Heading into 2025

Here are three signs that you're doing pretty well financially as we head into 2025. I'm Tyler, a former financial advisor and portfolio manager, and now I create financial content for free to benefit you without the costs.

1. Contributing to a Retirement Plan

If you're actively contributing to a retirement plan, you're statistically doing better than 50% of Americans. This is a crucial step in securing your financial future.

2. Prioritizing Wealth Over Status

Ever wonder why I wear the same clothes in every video and have a less-than-stellar haircut? It’s because I don’t care about the appearance of status. I focus on what's in my financial accounts. With 40% of people lacking sufficient funds in any financial accounts to sustain their lifestyle if they lost their job, we have a significant issue.

3. Measuring Success Against Yourself

Another sign of doing well is measuring your success against yourself, not others. Spoiler alert: there will always be someone wealthier than you. Stop worrying about how much your neighbor, Sally, makes; the odds are that if you think she earns a lot, it's because she wants you to perceive that way. Often, she’s prioritizing status over real wealth and is probably worth much less than you think.

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