5 Smart Ways to Eliminate Financial Stress

Eliminate financial stress

Are you stressed about money? You’re not alone! So, here’s how to eliminate financial stress and live a happier life.

Eliminating your financial stress

Sixty-percent of the LGBTQ respondents to a recent study admitted to worrying about their money weekly. On this Queer Money®, we share five tips to eliminate financial stress and the anxiety that comes with it.

We start by encouraging the LGBTQ community to take advantage of basic financial tools and sharing our simple strategy to build an emergency savings account—$5 at a time.

We also offer insight on having the courage to say no, giving examples of how we’ve turned down invitations for big trips and expensive events. Finally, we share some of our own tools to help find extra money and get on a budget that actually works, i.e., it isn’t just about telling you “no.” Listen in for creative ideas on increasing your income streams and learn how setting up a budget can eliminate financial stress!

Topics covered to stop financial stress

1. Use basic financial tools

Easy to set up checking or savings account
No fees for check cashing, money orders
Capital One 360 Checking Account
Capital One 360 Money Market Account

2. Build an emergency savings account

Put away $5 from each paycheck
Build up to 3 to 6 months of living expenses
Commit to only using for true emergencies

3. Have the courage to say NO

Explain financial goals to friends + family
Reconsider spending on gifts, cards, birthdays and other celebrations

4. Increase your income streams

Take advantage of the gig economy
- Try blogging, freelancing, etc.
Do overtime at work – could mean being paid time and a half
Get a part-time job
Eliminate debt – it’s costly!
Increase your W4 allowance – confirm with your accountant first

5. Establish a budget

Understand where your money goes
Find extra money with our Spending Analysis
Automate bills + pay off debt
Create a budget with the Budget Buster Bundle