Millionaire Tips

The Millionaire Next Door

The millionaire next door is a person who is frugal. He understands that wealth accumulation can be accomplished only by spending less than you earn.

Living below your means is the surest way to become wealthy.

Living the rich lifestyle you "deserve" and spending based upon future earnings potential is the surest way to ever increasing debt.

A Penny Saved is (NOT) a Penny Earned

Ben Franklin was right to say that "A penny saved is a penny earned." This was true until 1913.

The Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution passed in 1913 states: "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census of enumeration."

Now, with federal, state, and local income taxes, your money doesn't go as far as it did in Ben Franklin's day.

About a third of your earned money goes to income taxes. To make a dollar of spendable money, you need to earn $1.50. The first 50¢ is removed by income taxes leaving only $1.00 for spending.

So, today, Ben would have to say: "A dollar saved is a dollar and a half earned." You can see how budgeting, saving, and being frugal is much more important than it used to be.

Making a Personal Budget

A personal budget helps you take control your future. There are simple techniques to gain control over your finances.

A personal budget is a money plan. Think of your family as a business.

Every successful company has a budget. It's a plan involving income and expenses.

To be financially successful, you need one too.

A personal budget helps organize your money to achieve financial goals. It helps control your financial resources. Your personal budget will show how your money will be used for your benefit. A personal budget is really simple but powerful.

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Spending Tips Stores provide lots of spending tips:

• Save 30% only until Thursday.
• Sale ends Sunday at 4 PM.
• You only go around once in life.
• You'll be happy with your purchase.
• You'll look good in this new model.
• Watch their happy faces when you give the very best.

But, unless you have your own spending tips, you'll spend too much. You need to have your own spending tips always on your mind as you shop. Here are some useful tips:

• Spending Tip 1:

  Simply ask yourself, "Why am I buying this?" Reflect on your own thoughts. What motivates you into buying this item? Is there a real need for the product or is an advertising slogan going through your mind?

• Spending Tip 2:

  Before you buy something, think "Wait a week." Except for food and gas, this really helps. During the next week you can reevaluate your desire for what you thought you couldn't live without. If you still believe you need it, purchase it only when you have enough cash to pay cash or pay off your credit card in the next billing cycle.

• Spending Tip 3:

  Look over your budget plans and ask, "Is this in the budget?" Every successful business has a budget. Think of yourself as a business that is trying to make more money than it spends. Sometimes you delay buying something because it's not in the current budget.

• Spending Tip 4:

  Consider "Will there be a long term benefit or simply a short term moment of happiness?" A business buys an item because it helps the business to prosper over a period of time. You should see a long term benefit from the purchase for you and your family.

• Spending Tip 5:

  Finally, consider "What are both the benefits and disadvantages of buying this item today?" Think about the good things the item will produce in your life. Then think of the less pleasant side effects. Really think about these effects and decide if the item is in your best interests. Consider the benefits and disadvantages from both a short term and long term perspective.

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