Most of us have repeatedly heard the term “Diversification” in our day to day lives. Although moderation and diversification are traits that pay huge dividends in various aspects of our lives, the role of diversification is critical in effective management of our personal finances.
The Challenging Economic Conditions of Pakistan
Most economists agree that some degree of inflation is good for the overall economy, and the masses. However, there is a caveat to this notion. And that is, inflation in the economy must also be supplemented with a higher, or at least corresponding increase in the disposable incomes of the masses.
As a developing country with multi-faceted challenges, spanning economic, strategic and geo-political dimensions, Pakistan is currently facing the insurmountable challenge of stagflation.
This is a troublesome phenomenon whereby the economy of a country is on the decline, but despite this economic contraction, inflation is still prevalent. This is quite worrisome for any country, as it rapidly eats into the disposable incomes and savings, if any, of the public at large.
In the midst of these challenges, we can only talk of diversification if we are actually left with some disposable income to invest. Still, we will base this article on the presumption that there is disposable income to invest somewhere, and one can generate returns from that income.
The Inherent Stability of Salary Income
Although the job market across Pakistan is shrinking, further exacerbated by layoffs even by reputable companies, we can never underestimate the inherent stability that comes with salary income. In addition to this, the prospects for professional growth, and subsequent financial uplift, also remain there in most of the instances.
So, it is always desirable to have salary income as a steady stream of financial inflows. Take the salary as something that pays off your bills, relieving you from the stress of recurring monthly expenses like utilities, groceries and other household expenditures.
Nowadays, the trend of remote work has really picked up pace. So, you stand a good chance of finding a full-time, or even part-time remote job, whereby your physical presence at the work premises is not required. This can be a great opportunity to diversify your income, without the hassle of commuting to the workplace on a daily basis.
Business – From Stability towards Growth
Although there is nothing wrong with having just a decent salary income but in most cases these days, this may prove inadequate to cover the escalating cost of living. So, you should always be on the lookout for a good business opportunity.
After conducting a preliminary feasibility study, you should start off small, and ideally look for a business that is least prone to seasonality or rapidly fluctuating cycles. Investing in a good business idea is your pathway to growing your finances and wealth.
As your business experiences growth and expansion, your overall financial management and horizon expands. This is a time when you can also find interested investors that can enable you to rapidly scale the business, exponentially boosting revenues and organizational growth.
Even if things don’t pan out well in your business venture, you still have a fallback income in the form of salary. This fact yet again underscores the importance of diversification in your personal finances.
The Power of Passive Income
Although the term passive income may not sound like a lot, it is critical to well diversify your personal finances, and add yet another income stream. There can be a wide range of sources for generating passive income, some of which include:
- Investing in a dividend yielding public listed company.
- Rental income from a residential, commercial or industrial property.
- Income received from being an in-active partner in a business.
Conclusion
At first glance, diversifying your income may seem like an impossible task. However, taking the first step is always the most difficult bit. After that, with the proper motivation, direction and mindset, you can not only diversify your personal finances, but also grow them exponentially.
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