Monday, March 31, 2014

Tricks To Building Wealth Easily In Your Life

By Alex Blouck


How badly do you want to become wealthy? Many of us say that we desire wealth but few of us are willing to take the steps to achieve that status. If you have the desire and determination to accumulate wealth then you have completed the first step toward becoming truly wealthy. But what can you do in your every day life to ensure that you move towards that goal of being rich?

Remembering that goal and that dream of financial security is something that you should do every day if you hope to become rich. There are no days off and you can't call in sick for this job. You must remain vigilant and steadfast in feeding that dream and doing the things that have been proven to generate wealth. Remind yourself that your goal is a long term goal and that every dollar that you save today is compounded through investing for your future happiness. Never give up on your dream and try not to get down when you have difficult times.

First, being frugal is a character trait that you might not think most wealthy people possess, but it is. Living a frugal life and spending as little money as possible is a key to creating wealth that most rich people never talk about. For them, it makes sense, though. Wealthy people are very aware of how much things cost and while they might appear extravagant in some of their spending, you will find that most wealthy individuals will cut corners and try to get the best deal on everything from a can of soup to the price of a piece of real estate.

You can live frugally by watching your spending habits yourself. Buy a used car instead of a new one. Buy store brand groceries whenever possible. Eat your meals at home instead of eating at a restaurant and bring your lunch to work instead of spending money on fast food. Remember that the inconvenience to your life will probably be minimal while the savings very well might be huge when you add up how much money you are able to save by living frugally.

Avoid debt at all cost, especially credit card debt. The amount of money that you will save by postponing purchases that you are accustomed to paying for with a credit card will be large. With many credit card companies charging interest rates that rival a loan shark, you might be saving thousands a year by avoiding credit card debt and paying cash for your purchases.

Instead of buying goods with a credit card, set up a budget and save for those items that you simply need to survive. Buying a used car for cash will often save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars. While having a credit card is always good in case of emergencies, only use it when you know that you can pay off the balance immediately. Perks and dividends that you might accumulate by using a credit card are rarely a good deal and this is why many credit card companies offer them. They know that they will make money from you in interest since most consumers might have the best intentions but they lack the discipline to pay off a credit card every month.

Making a little extra money in your spare time might seem like a great idea but be sure that this quest for income doesn't affect your family, if you have one. Many people feel that by taking a part time job they will be able to accumulate wealth more quickly. While this is true, to a degree, being a slave to two jobs will affect your attitude and your home life. Your family needs to spend time with you and you need to spend time with your family. After all, what's the sense in earning money for the ones you love if you never get to see them.

A good compromise or a different way of making some extra money to boost your savings and investment potential would be to do small jobs that you enjoy. This phenomenon is catching on and is proving to be highly lucrative for some who hope to achieve financial independence. Maybe you have a hobby or skill that you enjoy that you could turn into a small part time business. A few hours worked at night or on the weekends can add to your bottom line and you might even enjoy this work more than you do your full time job. Offering tutoring services or resume writing services are popular small business ideas that you might want to consider or think outside the box and come up with a unique idea that is all your own.

If you goal is to become rich, spend less than you earn and invest your savings wisely. There's no reason why you can't become wealthy. You deserve to live a good life free from the stress of living paycheck to paycheck. There's nothing wrong with accumulating wealth and squirreling money away for later on in life. Retirement might feel like it will never come for you but you can actually meet retirement halfway if you save what you can and invest it in vehicles that will help you to grow your savings.




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