Hill Harper’s Top Tips to Get in Financial Shape by 2020

The Good Doctor actor shares sound money resolutions to put you on the right track in the new year

From the LifeMinute.TV Team

November 25, 2019

You may know him as an MD on the show The Good Doctor, but Hill Harper is also a financial literacy activist and author of the book, The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in Its Place. Here are some of his top tips for getting in financial shape by 2020.

Don’t Go into Debt Holiday Shopping
Don’t take on debt you can’t repay when purchasing gifts this holiday season. Start putting cash aside now for shopping. Use your credit card wisely.

Plan Ahead
By assessing your finances and managing your credit score you can plan for financial success. A good credit score can help you gain access to capital with better terms at affordable rates. Experian Boost is a free online tool that allows you to add positive payment history from utility and telecom bills to your Experian credit file, which can increase your score instantly. Just log on to Experian.com/boost and enroll for your free account.

Know How Much Money You Need
It’s important to self-examine your priorities and determine how much money is necessary to meet your basic needs. From there, you should assess what else you need to make yourself happy and how you can use money as a resource to achieve your goals.