{"id":90318,"date":"2024-10-30T11:01:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T15:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=rbc_my_money_matter&#038;p=90318"},"modified":"2024-10-30T11:01:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T15:01:02","slug":"financial-fitness-strengthening-your-money-habits","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/banking-basics\/money-mindset\/financial-fitness-strengthening-your-money-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Fitness: Strengthening Your Money Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/economy\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Economy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Financial Fitness: Strengthening Your Money Habits<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Royal Bank of Canada<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/FOR-JOEL_STORY-1.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Person on their phone looking at investments\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/FOR-JOEL_STORY-1.jpg 4096w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/FOR-JOEL_STORY-1.jpg?resize=150,150 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class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Financial Fitness: Strengthening Your Money Habits &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/banking-basics\/money-mindset\/financial-fitness-strengthening-your-money-habits\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/banking-basics\/money-mindset\/financial-fitness-strengthening-your-money-habits\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            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mar-b-hlf\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-block-inner-block block-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tldr\">TLDR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>A recent RBC poll reveals that 75% of Canadians believe they have strong financial habits, yet 73% admit to actions that could be hurting their financial wellbeing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Good money habits are strongly tied to overall wellbeing, including reduced stress, improved sleep and solid personal relationships<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Developing sound money habits takes an ongoing commitment and long-term view<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How good are your money habits? If you answered they\u2019re in good shape, you\u2019re not alone \u2013 according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/newsroom\/news\/article.html?article=125937\" data-dig-id=\"LP-90318-59fa38ac\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"recent RBC poll\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">recent RBC poll<\/a>, 75% of Canadians believe that they have strong financial habits. The thing is, the reality is often much different. In fact, this same poll reveals that more than a third of respondents confessed to not setting financial goals (38%), not dedicating time to financial planning (37%) and failing to monitor their expenses (34%) \u2013 all of which are essentially the definition of a good money habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how good are those money habits, really?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If like many Canadians you\u2019re nurturing a discrepancy between how good you think your habits are and how good they actually are, there are ways to help bridge that gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are good money habits important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The link between healthy financial habits and overall wellbeing is significant. When you adopt good money habits, you can help reduce financial stress, increase financial security and boost your peace of mind. Multiple studies have found that money worries are the greatest source of stress among Canadians \u2013 in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsos.com\/en-ca\/four-in-10-canadians-have-trouble-sleeping-night-due-financial-stress\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-90318-66db162e\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"recent study\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">recent study<\/a>, four in 10 revealed to have trouble sleeping at night due to financial stress and about half said their mental health is negatively impacted by thoughts about their finances. Money is also a major cause of strain on personal relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some aspects of your finances aren\u2019t all that easy to change (your income and your rent\/ mortgage payments are tricky to adjust overnight), developing good financial habits can give you some control over your financial situation, thereby reducing stress, upgrading your sleep and improving the dynamics with your friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When the right financial habits don\u2019t stick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadians love making resolutions \u2013 at the start of 2024, over half of individuals polled in a <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/10192147\/financial-planning-2024-inflation\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-90318-72631614\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"media survey\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">media survey<\/a> revealed they had planned to rein in spending and make other behaviour changes when it came to money. But making financial resolutions and sticking to them are often two different things, and many people with good intentions fall back into habits that don\u2019t do them financial favours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like with any behaviour change \u2013 whether it\u2019s exercising, eating better or budgeting \u2013 it takes ongoing commitment and a long-term view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easier said than done? You bet. But there are some tips and tools that can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving your money habits over the long-term comes down to a few fundamentals: It has to be easy, it has to become part of your routine, and it requires a \u2018progress over perfection\u2019 mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 ways to help improve your money habits:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up automatic transfers to your savings account. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The adage \u201cpay yourself first\u201d is a favourite of financial experts because it works. Setting up automatic transfers from your chequing account to your savings account on a regular basis ensures you \u201cget paid\u201d and forces a savings routine that you don\u2019t even need to think about.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a simple trick to control impulse buying. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an impulse shopper, it can be hard to avoid the urge to buy something that catches your eye. Next time you feel compelled to buy something you might not need, set a 24-hour rule for yourself. If after that time you still feel it\u2019s a must-have purchase, go ahead. Just give yourself that cooling off period first.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set goals. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you set a financial goal for yourself, anything you spend outside of your essential expenses cuts into your progress towards achieving it. Whether it\u2019s a smaller short-term goal (i.e., a new smartphone) or a more meaningful long-term goal (i.e., a down payment on a house), keeping an eye on the prize can keep you motivated to maintain good financial habits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ditch those unused subscriptions. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A common drain on bank accounts these days is subscriptions and other recurring costs. Get in the habit of reviewing what you\u2019re paying for and whether you\u2019re actually using the service. Keep an eye out for subscriptions and memberships that renew automatically.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t let a misstep derail you. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you\u2019re only human. If you overspend one month or make a purchase you later regret, don\u2019t give up on your healthy money routine. A \u2018progress over perfection\u2019 mindset is essential to achieving long-term success.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use easy-to-use budgeting tools. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While setting financial goals and adopting good financial habits takes time and might seem difficult, you don\u2019t have to do it alone. As Sumit Oberai, EVP, Personal Banking and Digital Technology at RBC says, \u201cWith the help of world-class digital capabilities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/mobile\/feature\/nomi\/budgets\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-90318-31615af1\" data-dig-label=\"NOMI\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">NOMI<\/a>, available through the RBC Mobile app, clients can automate savings, take the manual calculator work out of setting up and tracking a budget, and even forecast future cashflow. It empowers clients with insights and easy ways to incorporate good financial habits every day, which can make them feel better and more confident in managing their money.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, NOMI has proven to be successful with RBC clients, playing a big part in help them manage their everyday finances by removing the friction associated with making good financial routines stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing good money habits can have a long-standing impact on your personal and financial wellbeing \u2013 no matter what age or stage of life you\u2019re in. It\u2019s never too early \u2013 or to late \u2013 to start a strong financial routine. 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