Do you dream about money?  Daydream even?  When you have dreams about money, it can be a bit of an interesting view into what your subconscious is thinking about when it comes to the topic of money or finances. Your dreams can influence your decisions, so it’s a good idea to delve deeper into what you’re dreaming about.  Are you dreaming of winning money or giving money away?  Whatever the case, there can be a hidden meaning.  Let’s take a look at what it all might mean?

What does it mean to dream about money?

Firstly, it’s not weird to have dreams about money, you’re not the only one.  Many folks out there have dreams about money.  Even Women’s Day have run articles about dreaming about the dollars!  Although you might think it’s odd, it can be fun to try and see what it all might mean!.  Once you have a better understanding of what your dream might mean, you can nut out a plan and take action. We’re going to go through some common dreams that are commonly experience – then we can see if we can make these become a reality!

Dreaming about finding cash?

How exciting! You’ve found money!  You might find $20 in a jacket or purse, or perhaps you’ve spotted a few bucks on a footpath.  Just think… did you feel excited?  Perhaps the amount of money you found is somewhat less important than the exciting feeling you get finding it.  When dreaming about finding money, your subconscious could be indicating that you might have misplaced some cash somewhere. Have you checked to see if you have any unclaimed money around?  Who knows… it’s worth checking!

Dreaming about winning money?

Dreaming about winning money doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re about to win big in some lottery draw. However, it could insinuate that you currently have positive energy in your life, making you feel happier or might have a bit more luck than usual. Use the opportunity to harness this positivity and look for ways to boost financial security.  Perhaps you could start a side-hustle that suits your hobbies as well as your income goals.

Dreaming about losing money?

This one’s more stressful!  Even though you can wake up from such a dream, you might be in a situation where it’s a representation of your current reality.  Meaning, your real-life finances don’t match your financial goals.  Take a look at your budget.  Are you spending money on items that don’t serve you any value?  Maybe you could cut the pay-tv?  In turn, needing to rein in or cut out necessary spending can take away the feeling that money is slipping through your fingers.  Why not take advantage of this Budget Planner?

Dreaming about a shopping spree?

We all like this one, right?!  A fantasy shopping spree!  A spending spree that satisfies your wants and needs sounds like a fantastic dream.  However, excessive shopping can also have the down-side of placing you into debt. With this in mind, you might want to re-evaluate your money goals and make saving a priority.

The bottom line

As you probably know, heaps of people dream about money at some point in their lives.  When you experience this for yourself, you can decide what action you need to take.  Listen to your subconscious and aim to move toward a financial life that brings you peace of mind. If you’d like to review your own finances, reach out to our Gold Coast based financial planning team, Amanda Cassar and Mitchell Cassar, based in Robina.