Investing money can be tricky, especially for beginners or those without a lot of capital, but there are two great ways to invest your time and money and thereby invest in your future. Investing in your education, financial and vocational, is a great way to learn about money and increase your potential earnings, helping you get a better job and—with some planning—a better income. The two most important places to invest are therefore your job and your wallet, and we’ll teach you how to do both in this article.

Number One:  Your Vocational Education

Your vocation—your job—is the best place to start, because the more you learn, the more you can earn. If you don’t like your current job or have reached the plateau as far as promotions, taking classes can increase your opportunity to break through the ceiling and find new ways to be promoted. For instance, going back to college or taking vocational classes for business management can make you more eligible to be promoted to upper spots in management or branch management. For those who feel like their calling may lie outside of their current vocation, classes can be a great way to get started toward a more ideal job or starting a new business venture. As you learn, your potential earnings increase exponentially, and the more you learn, the more you can earn. It’s an interesting cycle that can benefit you greatly, regardless of your age or gender.

The AMP.NATSEM Smart Australians report has shown education really does pay off.  People with Bachelor Degrees earn $1.7 million more in their life than people who left school in Year 11 or below.

Most people use time as the biggest reason why they can’t go back to school, but keep in mind that many universities offer night classes, online courses, and similar options that allow you to work something out. Many also offer options that allow you to work at your own pace or set your own schedule. Start with one class, and then add another when you are able, and before you know it, you’ve achieved something spectacular.

Number Two:  Your Financial Education

Once you are earning more money, it’s crucial to learn what to do with the additional income. If you don’t know what to do with it, you are more likely to waste it, and that would be sad indeed. God gives us many different ways to show responsibility, especially with money, so make sure you get smart about your finances through education. This doesn’t necessarily mean taking courses at school, although that’s an option, but it could be as simple as buying a DVD course (see HERE) or an online training (such as what we offer through our online training course) or reading financial-oriented books, blogs, and so forth. You’re off to a good start with this step simply by tuning into our blog and signing up for our email tips!

Be smart with your money, time, and knowledge, and it will pay off in the future. Know how to improve your financial situation through education and watch your earnings grow! God has given you the weapons you need, but it’s up to you to utilize them fully.

“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them…” –Romans 12:6a ESV

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