Seven Financial Habits V2

Seven Financial HabitsSeven Financial Habits

Patrick A. Haake2600 Grand Ave. Suite 600

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of Happy and Healthy Peopleof Happy and Healthy People

Healthy Behavior = Living Better Healthy Behavior = Living Better

• Eating nutritious foods• Exercising regularly• Seeking guidance from

health professionals

If you’re like most people, you want to make healthier choices for yourself and your family

Have you considered how money is affecting your health and wellbeing?

Healthy Behavior = Living Better Healthy Behavior = Living Better

Could You Be Happier? Healthier? Could You Be Happier? Healthier?

According to a new study, many of us could be happier, more confident, more optimistic and less worried, regretful and disappointed…

Northwestern Mutual / LLuminari 2008 Study

Could You Be Happier? Healthier? Could You Be Happier? Healthier?

IF…we focus on our financial wellness

Landmark Study discovery:People who take control of their finances are healthier and happier.


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• For the majority of Americans, money is a leading cause of stress and we’re losing precious sleep over it – an average of 21 hours of sleep each month

• Last year, people reported more stress over work and money

• One-third of people report experiencing extreme levels of stress

“Stress in America” study, American Psychological Association, Sept. 2007.

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• More than 60% of affluent adults say they aren’t saving enough for the future.1

• We’re spending more and increasing debt levels to “afford” our lifestyle.

• Stress can influence negative coping behaviors – eating unhealthy, smoking or drinking too much.2

1 “Inside the Middle Class: Bad Times Hit the Good Life,” Pew Research Center, Feb. 2008 2 “Stress in America,” American Psychological Association, Sept. 2007.

• 2008 study commissioned by Northwestern Mutual in partnership with LLuminari- physicians network

• Northwestern Mutual partnered with LLuminari, a privately held health education and media company

• Exclusive agreement with Northwestern Mutual to develop a landmark study focusing on how financial “health” impacts physical health

• Researched among 2,400 Americans nationally Health behavior and well being Financial behavior and well being

QuestionsQuestions

• Is Financial Security a Priority?

• How prepared do you feel?

• Are you taking active steps to achieve financial goals?

• Do you work with an Advisor?

• How would you rate yourself on Health? Happiness? Stress Levels?

Habits of the

Healthy, Wealthy & Wise

Taking active steps to feeling financially secure…Taking active steps to feeling financially secure…

• In excellent to very good health

• Happy, optimistic and confident

• Not – worried, depressed or regretful

• They also report lower stress levels and fewer stress-related health symptoms.

People who are taking active steps toward achieving their financial goals say they’re:


7 Financial Habits of Healthy People7 Financial Habits of Healthy People

1. Have a financial plan

2. Have short-term and long-term financial goals

3. Are taking active steps to achieve their goals

4. Have taken steps to protect family from financial misfortune

5. Pay off credit cards each month; good credit

6. Spend within their budgets

7. Work with a financial professional


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“Planning ahead financially helps ensure a healthy future – body, mind and spirit.”

Elizabeth BrowningLLuminari CEO and Co-founder

• Doesn’t need to be a 50-page document

• Know your expenses, your income and plan what to do with the difference

• Calculate your net worth to determine where you stand

Step 1Step 1

Have a financial plan

• Goals for the next 3 months to year Paying off debt Saving for a vacation

• Five to 10-year goals Buying a larger house Saving for child’s college education

• Where you’d like to be in 20+ years Retirement funding

Step 2Step 2

Set short- and long-term financial goals

• Analyze your financial behavior – Why aren’t you taking action? What triggers spending?

• Track spending; find ways to cut back

• Increase 401(k) contribution level

• Automate savings with payroll deductions

• Research college funding options

Step 3Step 3

Take active steps to achieve goals

• Establish an emergency fund

• Protect assets and income – life and disability income insurance

• Consider long-term care insurance

Step 4Step 4

Take steps to protect family fromfinancial misfortune

• Don’t use credit to live beyond your means

• If you tend to over spend, pay with cash only

• Avoid late payments and penalties

Step 5Step 5

Pay off credit cards each month; havegood credit standing

• Save first; spend what’s left rather than the other way around

• Plan ahead for larger expenses

• Focus on “needs” and hold off on “wants” until you have the cash

• Avoid impulse purchases

Step 6Step 6

Spend within your budget

Step 7Step 7

• People who work with a financial professional are more satisfied with their financial progress and have higher assets

• Good financial professional should focus on your unique needs and goals

• Should be someone you trust to help you talk about uncomfortable issues

Work with a financial professional

Taking Control of your finances is key to living

and feeling your best

It’s not about how much you have, it’s what you do with what you have.

Q & A Q & A

Q&A

QuizQuiz

The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM) and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Financial Representative is an insurance agent of NM. Products and services are offered and sold only by appropriately licensed entities and Financial Representatives.

Gender Differences Gender Differences

• Attach significantly more importance to feeling financially secure

• Fewer women feel financially secure

• Are feeling less financially prepared


Healthy men and women share thesame financial habits, but women:

Financial Matters Important to Women Financial Matters Important to Women

• Retain a comfortable lifestyle in retirement

• Pay off debt

• Maintain comfortable lifestyle even if disabled and unable to work

• Maintain comfortable lifestyle while employed

• Not lose most/all of savings to pay for LTC


Women place a higher value on having enough money to:

Happy but Tired and Stressed Happy but Tired and Stressed

• Experience more stress than men

• Report more physical symptoms of stress Fatigue, low energy, sleep problems,

anxiety, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating

• Think they manage their stress poorly


Women say they’re healthier and happier than men. But, women:

• Attach significantly more importance to financial security (77% vs. 67%)

• Are more likely to say their situation is causing them worry or stress

Cultural DifferencesCultural Differences


Hispanic Americans share the same financial habits as the population in general, but Hispanics:

• Money is a source of stress in their relationships.

• They worry that their financial situation is hurting their health.

Cultural DifferencesCultural Differences


Hispanics are more likely to say:

• Pay off debt

• Be secure in case of a disability

• Maintain a comfortable lifestyle while employed

• Provide for family in case of death

• Afford to send children to college of choice

Financial Matters Important to HispanicsFinancial Matters Important to Hispanics


Hispanics place a higher value on having enough money to:

Hispanics more often report working with a financial advisor…which may be the best step toward achieving financial security.

Financial PreparednessFinancial Preparedness


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