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If you ask anyone about saving money, they all would agree that you should be saving some portion of your income. But most fail, they feel other things are more important or rationalize not saving because the cost of living is too high or they have too many bills to pay.

No matter how true this may be, the simple fact is, you should save a portion of your income regardless of how small. The decision to open a savings account could be a lifesaver in the event of an emergency situation; like the loss of a job.

Do not make the mistake of believing that you cannot save a lot of money. And if you cannot save a lot of money, it's not worth doing. Saving just 5 or 10% of our monthly income could mean the difference between being able to pay your bills or not. (This same saving account could come in handy till you are back on your feet.)

Breaking dangerous spending habits takes a lot of will power. It also takes a lot of discipline when contributing to a savings account. But over time both become easier and in the end learning both benefit you and your family.

The thought of how you are going to begin saving may cross your mind, and the answer is simple: "PAY YOURSELF FIRST." And the easiest way to pay yourself first is to have the amount you want to save deducted from your check. Have it direct deposited into your savings account.

It's simple, in today’s world if you try to save what is left after paying all of your bills, you'll end up saving nothing. Now, on the other hand, by paying yourself first, you'll become a little wealthier, while still meeting necessary expenses with the rest of your income (all it takes is learning to manage your money a little better.)

Now if it helps, you can look at paying yourself first in the same way as if Congress increased your income tax by ten percent. There would be a short period of adjustment as you cut back on expenses and learn how to manage money on less take-home pay.

WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT

1. Always use dollar bills when paying for items you purchase. And at the end of the day, put all of your daily change into a piggy bank. You won't miss it and you'll be surprised how it adds up.
2. Take your income tax refund and deposit it in your saving account.
3. Use a cash bonus, to increase a saving account.
4. Take overtime pay to increase the amount of your savings account is better than spending it.
5. When you get a raise, don't include it into your budget. You got along without it before.

CAN YOU GAIN FINANCIAL SUCCESS?

Yes, you can if you look at it the right way. For most people gauge financial success by: how much you earn and the purchases you make. But true financial success is gauged by how much you keep!

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS?

It takes a plan! Set a goal; plan out each step it will take to reach it. If you want your goal to be $10,000 in five years, create your plan then commit to it, use every means in your power to achieve it.

And when you create your plan it's a good idea to take inventory of your financially status. Know how much you earn, where your money goes and how much you have saved. By determining your true financial position, you create a clear picture of what it will take to reach your financial goal.