Beneath all the software and the budgets, there are... - Deepstash

Beneath all the software and the budgets, there are a few rules that will always help improve your financial life:

  • Spend less money than you earn: If you earn $30,000/year and you spend $31,000/year, you'll end up in a spiral of debt that's hard to walk away from. If you spend exactly as much as you earn every year, you'll never be prepared for emergencies or major life changes. Spending less than you earn allows you the freedom to save, to prepare for the future, and deal with the inevitable crises that life throws at you. The bigger the gap between your income and your spending , the better.
  • Always plan for the future: This doesn't just mean retirement. When a store offers to let you pay off some gadget in 6 months with no interest, you need to know you can pay it off, or avoid that deal. Establishing an emergency fund will allow you to deal with unexpected car repairs or medical bills. Having a retirement plan will ensure you have income when you're unable to work anymore. Your finances should always look forward beyond the current month.
  • Make your money make more money: Want to know how the rich keep getting richer? It's because money can grow while you sleep, provided you save some of it. Properly invested money earns more money over time . Don't just sock all your cash away in a low-interest savings account. Invest in things that will earn you more money than you had before. Sometimes that's an investment account, but sometimes it's starting a business, or even getting an education to get a better paying job.

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