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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Marc Shoffman

What does good financial health mean? The key metrics for a check up

Good financial health check-in - (Getty Images)

As we wave goodbye to 2024 and start a new year, now is a sensible time to take stock of our finances. Becoming financially healthy may be a popular New Year’s resolution, but before we can take steps to make this happen it’s important to clarify what this means in practice.

Ultimately, you want to ensure you are earning enough income to maintain your standard of living and also save and prepare for the future. But experts warn money isn’t the ultimate goal – it is a means to an end if you want to be financially healthy.

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