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5 money habits you need to adopt today to build your wealth

There is no shortcut to becoming rich.

There is no shortcut to becoming filthy rich.

Everyone wants to become rich quickly and without effort.

But the bitter truth is that there is no single solution or way to become rich. You need to develop certain habits around your money if you want to build wealth regardless of your paycheck (to an extent). The earlier you do this, the better as you’ll give yourself a huge leg up when the real cash starts rolling in.

That said, here are five money habits you need to practice today if you want to become wealthy:

1. Live within your means

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It is no surprise to find many people trying to fit into their wealthy pals’ circle but end up living miserable lives in the name of ‘showing off’. Even some of the richest individuals in the world live modest lifestyles. Warren Buffett for example has lived in the same home since 1958 and drives a 2006 Cadillac. That’s pretty modest for a man worth over $70 billion.

You’d be surprised to find that even some of those individuals enjoy luxurious lifestyles but have little saved up. It’s good to treat yourself once in a while but be modest while at it.

2. Avoid debts at all costs

Avoid taking debts at all if you want to build substantial wealth. Explore other options even if, say, disaster strikes unexpectedly. For example, try and borrow from friends or family if necessary you can even offer to pay them back with interest.

3. Start a side hustle

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Always have a plan B aside, regardless of how secure you think you are at your current job. It doesn’t have to be a part-time job, rather a project that you can manage on the side of your full-time job.

If you want to truly get ahead financially you need to have multiple sources of income. A side-hustle is a great place to start.

4. Sell all the stuff you no longer need

Those old electrical equipment or clothes in your closet could be a gold mine in waiting. Selling them could be another useful way of creating wealth. And there are plenty of online marketplaces for used goods that make it a breeze to sell your unused items.

5.Choose the right life partner

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If you are always fighting with your significant other, what room do you have for career growth? Take the time to choose the person you intend to settle down with. From their financial habits to their goals in life, find out whether in deed you are a match and if you can overlook their flaws before you're 10 years invested.

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