Tuesday, February 13, 2007

The Philosopher's Stone

“If you cognize how to pass less than you get, you have got the philosopher’s stone” – Benjamin Franklin

Ok, so how make you make it? It looks like any clip I seek to pass less, a new disbursal come ups charging (so to speak) through the door. Here are a few suggestions I’ve gathered:

1. Henry Martin Robert Kiyosaki, investor, entrepreneur, and millionaire, states in his book, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” that one indispensable is paying yourself first. That is, determine what amount of your income you’re not going to pass (i.e. you’ll save or put it instead), and then lodge with it. Even if it’s just $10 per payday, make not allow anything military unit you to pass that money.

2. Raise your standards. Take a calendar month and cipher the amount of money you pass on snacks, sodas, fast food, and other debris that doesn’t last beyond the moment. As much as possible, distribute with frivolous spending, but at the same clip don’t be afraid to reward yourself with large things. By refusing to pass on cheap or useless “stuff” you’ll have got more than available for things you really want. Rewarding yourself when you can accomplishes two things. It gives you a motivation for economy and it gives you tangible grounds of your new establish financial success.

3. Instead of thought in terms of what you can afford, believe in terms of what you really need. Don’t take out a mortgage for the upper limit you measure up for. Lower the bounds on your credit cards. Wage cash whenever possible to avoid paying interest. Learn to drill “purchasing patience” – delay nightlong or longer when possible before purchasing so that you interrupt the wont of disbursement on a whim.

4. If you haven’t already, make for yourself a financial buffer and don’t dip into it except for extraordinary circumstances. Some say you should have got at least one calendar month of life disbursals put aside. Some say it should be two. I even cognize some who aren’t comfy unless they have got at least a six calendar month cushion!

These, and other simple strategies can assist you maintain more than of your money in your ain pocket and set you on the way to financial independence.


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