Pay Yourself First

You've got this!

Treat your savings like any other recurring bill that you must pay each month. Just put yourself at the head of the line and pay yourself first.

Think you don't make enough money to save some of it? Think again! Commit to paying yourself first and deposit a set amount each and every month into an investment program, no matter what other financial obligations you have.

It's amazing how your money can grow if you invest even a small amount regularly at a good rate of return. Remember, It's not what you earn — it's what you keep!

Calculate How Much You've Earned AND How Much You've Saved
Average annual income (estimate) A
Times number of years worked X B
Equals total amount earned = C
Amount of personal savings D
Divide D by C = E
This equals your percentage of income saved!

Are you on target to save 10% of your income? If not, commit to paying yourself first and put your money to work for you.

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