In your 20s? It's time to build your financial future

Recent college graduate or just a few years into your first job? There’s no better time to start some financial habits that can help you build a secure future for yourself. Here are three of the best ways to do just that:

1. Start saving. You want to have fun with your hard-earned money. But you’ll also want to create and add to an emergency fund for those times when your car breaks down or you lose your job. You’ll also want to put aside some amount of money each month toward longer-term goals, such as buying a home. Even small amounts can make a huge difference! Make it easy to save by setting it up so that you’re automatically transferring a specific amount of money from your paycheck or checking account to one or more savings accounts each month.
2. Make it a priority to pay off student loans. Pay your student loan payments on time and remain focused on paying them off.
3. Meet with a financial planner. Meeting with a financial planner in your 20s can be one of the best financial moves you’ll ever make. A financial planner can help you create a plan for financial success — and stick with it.
   

Start young, commit to a long-term plan, and tap the expertise of a financial expert. That’s the recipe for an economically secure future!