Trying to patch up financial issues that are causing you to live from paycheck to paycheck can keep the cycle going, such as payday loans, and hardship withdrawals from your retirement account. It may get you out of immediate trouble but will set you up for eventual failure.

According to Warren Buffet, if you invest in a very low-cost index fund over time, you'll do better than 90% of people who start investing at the same time. To start, Buffet advises to put 10% of the cash in short-term government bonds, and 90% in a very low-cost S&P 500 index fund.

Warren Buffet's index fund investing strategy is to "set it and forget it" and not to get caught up in daily valuations.

Don't think about owning stock if you aren't willing to hold it for then years. Buffet suggests looking at the big picture when you pick your i...

Warren Buffet is known for his frugality. Frugality isn't about buying anything at a low price - it is about buying value at a low price.

The key is not just to look at the price, but to keep value in mind, too.

Prioritise your savings, not saving what is left after spending.

When budgeting, consider what is necessary to cover your basic needs, then figure out how much you want to save. The leftover is spending money. If it helps, think of your savings and investments as a monthl...