6 Powerful Habits of Wealthy and Successful People

You may often hear people say that building wealth is a simple task: save your money and invest as much of your money as possible. If that’s all it takes, then why isn’t everybody rich?

To put it simply, saving and investing are only a small portion of what the wealthy do to keep themselves successful. It boils down to their habits, discipline, and dedication.

The following six habits are continuously followed by many wealthy, successful people. All of these are doable to help you stay on track to bettering yourself, not only financially, but as a whole.

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5 Life Events That Can Impact Your Financial Plan

One thing we can be certain of in life is that change happens. Sound financial planning involves understanding the basic financial considerations arising from each of these major life events, whether expected or unplanned. This article highlights 5 of these life events and how they can impact your financial situation and financial plan.

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Is Buying a House a Good Investment to Build Wealth?

Is Buying a House a Good Investment to Build Wealth?
Is Buying a House a Good Investment to Build Wealth?

Many people may tell you that buying a house is a good investment to build wealth—but is it, really?

Buying a house requires taking money out of your pocket for the initial purchase and an ongoing outlay of cash for property taxes, maintenance, insurance, and utilities, among others, for as long as you own the house. This article points out two additional, hidden, downsides of purchasing a house for investment purposes which you may wish to know before you decide to purchase your next investment property.

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