Financial Planning for the Single Tech Professional: A Case Study of Bayo’s Journey

Let us take a closer look at the financial summary of Bayo, a single tech professional living alone. Based on the information available, we can help him plan his finances effectively. Kindly note, the methodology used in this case study is not following an accounting standard, nor would I call it proper accounting even though we are following some principles. Some rules have been modified to fit our objectives.

Understanding and Tracking Your Finances with a Spreadsheet

Let’s say you want to start investing, creating an emergency fund, making provisions for current and future expenses, saving towards a goal, understanding your current financial position, and planning for the future. How do you keep track of your finances? How do you identify your expense pain points? While there are applications that can help with this, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of your financial standing through a spreadsheet that you create yourself. Everyone’s situation is different, but there is a foundation that we can all start from.

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