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The Biggest Financial Mistake Indians Make in Their 20s (And How to Avoid It)

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The Biggest Financial Mistake Indians Make in Their 20s (And How to Avoid It)

Vizzve Admin

💬 Introduction

You’ve just started earning.
Your UPI works faster than your mind.
Weekends = Swiggy, shopping, and subscriptions.
And savings? “I’ll do it next year…”

This is the biggest financial mistake most Indians make in their 20s — living without a financial system.

Let’s break it down and help you fix it. With a little help from Vizzve Finance.

The Mistake: No Budget, No Plan, No Purpose

Many young Indians:

Spend first, save later (if anything's left)

Swipe credit cards without tracking

Skip investing because “it’s too early”

Ignore insurance and emergency funds

The result?
By the time you're 30, you're living paycheck-to-paycheck with zero assets and mounting lifestyle debt.

📉 Real Impact of This Mistake

Delayed goals: No money for car, house, or marriage

Low credit score: Due to unplanned EMIs and missed bills

Missed compounding: ₹5K/month saved from 22 can become ₹1 crore by 50

No buffer for emergencies: One hospital bill and you’re broke

💡 The Fix: Smart, Simple Habits (with Vizzve Finance)

✅ 1. Create a Budget — and Stick to It

💼 Use Vizzve’s Budget Planner to:

Track spending by category

Set monthly saving goals

Get alerts when you overspend

🧠 Rule of Thumb:
50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings.

✅ 2. Automate Your Savings First

Pay yourself before you pay Swiggy.

Use Vizzve’s Auto-Save feature to transfer ₹2,000–₹5,000 to:

FD or liquid fund

Emergency wallet

SIP for mutual funds

You won’t even notice it’s gone — but Future You will thank you.

✅ 3. Start SIPs with as Little as ₹500

You don’t need lakhs to invest.
Vizzve Finance helps you choose the right SIPs based on your:

Age

Risk profile

Financial goals

📊 Even ₹500/month invested at 12% CAGR becomes ₹58,000+ in 5 years.

✅ 4. Avoid Lifestyle Loans

No-cost EMI = not always no cost.
Skip:

Buying iPhones on EMI

Credit-fueled vacations

Random personal loans

💡 Vizzve’s Loan Checker shows your real EMI burden and suggests better alternatives.

✅ 5. Build Credit the Right Way

Don’t avoid credit entirely — use it smartly.

Start with:

A secured credit card

Paying bills on time

Using less than 30% of your limit

📈 Vizzve monitors your CIBIL score, alerts you to dips, and gives tips to boost it — all for free.

🧑‍💻 Real Story: Akash, 25, from Pune

“I used to spend everything by the 20th of the month. Then I tried Vizzve’s budgeting tool and started a ₹1000 SIP. Now I’ve saved ₹40K in 6 months — and still chill on weekends!”

🙋‍♂️ FAQs

❓Is it okay to enjoy your 20s and still be smart with money?

Absolutely. The goal is balance, not restrictions. Budget for fun — just don’t spend blindly.

❓How much should I save in my 20s?

Start with at least 20% of your salary, even if your income is low.

❓What’s the best thing to do with my first salary?

Build an emergency fund, invest in SIPs, and set a money goal — Vizzve Finance helps you automate all of these.

✅ Conclusion

The biggest financial mistake is thinking you have time.

In your 20s, money habits are compound habits. Fixing them now will set you up for:

A richer 30s

A debt-free life

Early financial independence

🎯 Start now with Vizzve Finance — your smart money partner for every rupee you earn.

Published on : 16th July

Published by : SMITA

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