There is no single solution or way to become rich. Many of us assume you just need to lock in a cushy job at an established company. However, what you need to be rich are habits to manage your money. Here are 3 money habits you need to adopt today if you want to build wealth, cited from The Entrepreneur.
1. Don’t pay for convenience
We live in an era when people pay for convenience. With technology at our fingertips that can deliver us a fully cooked meal or even an in-house massage. The truth is convenience will always come at a hefty price.
For example, if you’re a big coffee drinker you should buy whole coffee beans and make your own at home instead of going to Starbucks every morning.
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2. Live below your means
You probably own fancy cars and big homes to success and happiness. Sometimes it’s true, however, even some of the richest individuals in the world live modest lifestyles. Warren Buffett, a man worth over $70 billion, for example, has lived in the same home since 1958 and drives a 2006 Cadillac.
Regardless of your income, it’s always good to live below your means. You’d be surprised how many individuals may appear to be wealthy on the surface but have little saved up.
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3. Avoid debt
If you want to build substantial wealth you need to do whatever it takes to avoid debt. Even if disaster strikes you should explore every other option before taking on debt. For instance, try and borrow from friends or family if necessary you can even offer to pay them back with interest. The difference is your credit won’t be affected nor will the interest compound if you miss a payment.