Because of this COVID19 pandemic, I have learned a lot of lessons about my finances. As a private school teacher, I am blessed enough to be compensated despite this pandemic. However, for the next few months, I am still unsure if I would have a stable job or income like this.
I have listed some of my important lessons on finance amidst this COVID 19 pandemic.
I hope this could help you reflect on your own finances as well. I am not an expert on this. I just do some things that would make me look like a responsible adult.
Buy what is essential.
Before this pandemic, I cannot live without milk tea, frappe, overpriced coffee, and some snacks. I always passed by the nearest convenience store near our school. But now, I realised that I really do not need these refreshments. I could be satisfied with the usual coffee that we have at home. Also, snacks and refreshments could just be as simple as a slice of bread, pancit canton, or a piece of banana.
Having an Emergency Fund is a big help.
I do not mean that I have plenty of money, but I could say that I am blessed enough with some privileges that made me save money. Having an emergency fund is really helpful in times like this. I could simply turn to it just in case worst scenarios happen.
Stocks, VUL, and Insurance matter.
Yes, they matter. However, I am not sure whether you are capable of getting one in times like this. We do not know until when this crisis would be. But, if you have spare money to avail these, then you may do so. This is a perfect time to invest on these specially the prices are low. You have to reassess your finances whether you can have these or not.
Invest on a good home.
I do not say house. But, I hope you can find a good home where you feel loved and accepted. Material things or furniture does not matter; what matters is you are comfortable at home. With this, it is really important to invest feelings on the right person. Hahaha.
Look for Sidelines
If you’ve been reading my blog, you’d know that I have tried several online jobs. I worked as a teacher in 51talk for a month, and as a freelance writer on Upwork for five years. Having another source of income is a great help. You can also try setting up an online store. These days, I see a lot of products on Facebook. I believe social media would help you reach your target audience.
Final Thoughts
I live in a country that is full of uncertainties. I worry because my job depends on how the government would handle this crisis. As of this writing, I can only hope for the best. Right now, the most practical thing that I could do is to spend less, work more, and try not to eat a lot. I have to settle with the resources that I have at home. Lastly, I should always pray and be grateful to God for showering me and my family with His grace.
How are you, friends/readers? I hope you are all doing well.
“I should always pray and be grateful to God for showering me and my family with His grace.” — I will also pray for you and your endeavors. Thanks for your thoughts.
Thank you Kim for this! Love your insights on how to handle finances in this time of crisis. And more importantly yung prayer. Hehehe dami kong baon from this. ❤️ Keep it up! 💕
Agree ako sa “Buy what is essential.” 🙂 Nakaka-tempt ngayon magbrowse sa Facebook kasi puro pagkain ang makikita mo. Haha! Pwede naman talagang wala, minsan napapabili lang dahil natakam sa nakita. Hehe. Sayang din kaya yung delivery fee 😀
Super agree sa emergency fund! Sobrang saya ko dahil pinagtuunan ko ng pansin ang emergency fund namin (ako kasi taga-budget, hehe). Di ako super stressed and I can afford to stay at home para literal na “Netflix and Chill.” Kaya eto rin ang lagi kong sinasabi sa mga bata na hilig magwaldas ng sweldo. Hahaha! Had I worked on it earlier, siguro milyonaryo na ako. :)))
Thanks for this, Kimmyyyy! Miss you and everybody! Stay safe always! God bless :*