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These are hard times, and like the rest of us you are struggling with your finances. “If only I could earn more,” you think, so you devise a plan and thought of a dozen ways to augment your income. That’s good; you should put your plan to action real soon. But before anything else, there’s something you need to do - a vital but often overlooked strategy - you need to change your lifestyle.

Saving your money is almost as important as earning them. What is being targeted here is your lifestyle. Do you live within your means? If so, you’re almost there. Actually, the most important way to generate wealth is to live below your means.

Resist the temptation of trying to compete with your friends or neighbors. Never spend more than what you are earning. If you have mortgages and credit card debts, pay them off as soon as possible. These debts could have been avoided if only you lived within your means. Avoid adding more debts on top of your existing ones.

Invest your money. If you don’t know how to pick stocks or do something like that, then put it in a bank. Ask your local banker for products and services they’re offering to help maximize the growth of your money.

Be conservative in your spending. It is better to buy in cash rather than borrow and be in debt. Remember, if you can’t afford it, don’t buy it.