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What might work for some people wont always work for others.
Depending on your goals and financial situation, you might be able to save more aggressively than others.
Or you might only be able to save small amounts at a time over a long period.
If you havent found yours yet, dont worry its never too late to get started.
Automate Those Savings
One of the first things Williams suggested was setting up an automatic savings account.
If money goes into your pocket, you are more likely to spend it.
Or you might be able to have a specific percentage of your paycheck put into your savings.
you’re free to always make adjustments as you go, but the important thing is getting started.
Instead, Williams suggested focusing on your income over your expenses.
Just because your neighbor or coworker gets something new or expensive doesnt mean you should automatically follow suit.
Your situation is going to be different from theirs and you might not even know the full story.
Avoid keeping up with the Jones (or the Kardashians)!
you might see what people own but not what they owe!
Avoid overspending and increasingcredit card debtto match what you see on social media.
In many instances, the lifestyles you see online are just a mirage.
Buy a home, even if its a hut!
Here are some of the biggest ones, according to Williams.
Long-term wealth is just that something that takes time to accumulate.
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