Winning habits of the wealthy

People who are successful with their money have a few tricks up their sleeves to make the most of their cash. You can do the same with these tips. Keep track of your money. Find out how much eating out and those little indulgences are really costing you. Most people who rely on payday loans, cash advances, and other types of unsecured loans get into debt because they do not know where their money goes. Don’t fall into the same trap. Carry around a small notebook and write down every penny you spend for at least a month or two.

Plan ahead. Set between one and three big financial goals you want to achieve and start developing a budget and a plan that lets you achieve those goals. For example, if you want to live debt free, you may need to funnel extra earnings into your bills.
Don’t get mired in debt or manage the debt you do have. Debt drains your paycheck and makes you pay more than you need to for the items you purchase. Work as hard as you can to pay down your debts as much as possible.…