Monday, 26 December 2011

6 Strategies To Build Your Wealth

By Paige Thompson


Building wealth is as simple as saving a little bit here and a little bit there. What you need is drive, determination, and discipline so you can increase your wealth. Here are 6 proven strategies for wealth-building.

Pay Yourself First. If you do not set aside a certain amount of money before paying your bills, then you really may not be able to get any money after you take care of the bills. If your employer has a 401(k) or 403(b) plan, you should enrol in it and invest a reasonable percentage. The money will come out before you see your paycheck, therefore the "loss" of discretionary income will be less noticeable to you. Maximize your contribution if you are able, especially if your employer matches your contribution.

Save Money Now. The earlier you start to save in your life, the more you will have later in life. But if you aren't able to save much money until after your kids are grown, then you can step up until you retire.

Free Yourself From Debts. It's ideal if you get rid of your debts first before you start to build your wealth. A high credit card rate will not make it easy for you to find investments. It would be better for you to pay down your debt first and then implement an investment strategy.

Select The Right Mortgage For You. If you don't plan on keeping your house for a long time, then you should find an adjustable-rate mortgage because the rate will be lower than a fixed-rate mortgage. Use the amount saved to pay down your mortgage quicker; refinance your home if rates begin to climb.

Have An Emergency Fund Set Aside. Nothing wrecks the best laid plan more than an emergency, particularly one that costs you money. You must have about 6 months of your income saved up for emergencies. Not having an emergency fund would cause you to take on debts, cash in your retirement accounts, or sell valuable investments. Try recovering quickly from this sort of hit to your wealth without an effective back up plan!

Guard Your Resources. You can have a healthy portfolio and see it disappear quickly if you are not properly insured. You should have your health, homeowner, life, and disability insurance coverage taken care of. Be aware that just one legal judgement would be enough to rid you of your assets.

Instance riches come to a few, but most riches are realized after careful planning and effective management of your resources. You can prepare for the future by applying these 6 wealth-building strategies now.




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