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8 Tips To Become A Millionaire This Year by Vixlot: 8:35pm On Nov 15, 2018
Millionaire. It’s a title that plenty of us would love to have. But, is that actually feasible?

Believe it or not, becoming a millionaire is a goal that can be achieved this year. In my life, I have been a millionaire several times. Most of the time before my 30s I gambled it away on cars, homes and living a life I had no reason to be living.

Despite blowing millions, the process to becoming a millionaire has been consistent over the years. If you follow these eight priceless pieces of advice, I can guarantee you that eventually you will become a millionaire. Here’s to making this happen this year!

1. Develop a written financial plan.

One of the main reasons why someone can never become a millionaire is because they haven’t written a financial plan. Developing a financial plan forces you to take action, instead of just talk. It also guides you in making the right decisions in order to achieve all of your dreams and goals.

Financial planner Scott D. Hedgcock says that “when planning for a more secure future there are two inputs that are indispensable:” how much money you have and how much money you spend.

“The basic point I want to stress about these two inputs is that they are absolutely fundamental to all financial planning regardless of how large either of them is,” he says.

“In my experience, the biggest difference between those on the right path vs. those on the wrong path was the amount of time and effort they put into devising a plan for their finances.” When you take the time to create a plan and see it through, “is the one thing all financially successful people have in common.” Hedgcock also says that “the success experienced by those who do this occurs regardless of their relative wealth. Likewise, the failure of those who do not follow a plan is unrelated to their wealth.”

When creating a financial plan, consider the following:

Focus on what matters most and don’t obsess over the past.
Focus on what you control by listing your known expenses first in your budget, and then with the income leftover you should list the discretionary categories.
Focus on your future by anticipating how much your future self will need to survive.
Related: What It’s Really Like Once You Become A Millionaire

2. Focus on increasing your income.

“In today’s economic environment you cannot save your way to millionaire status,” writes Grant Cardone, who went from being broke and in debt at the age of 21 to becoming a self-made millionaire by 30. “The first step is to focus on increasing your income in increments and repeating that.

“My income was $3,000 a month and nine years later it was $20,000 a month. Start following the money, and it will force you to control revenue and see opportunities.”

Thankfully, you have several options to boost your revenue, like investing in high ROI businesses and side hustling.



3. Take advantage of Uncle Sam’s generosity.

“The best way I know to become a millionaire is to put the power of compound interest on your side. By giving your money more time to compound and keeping your rate of return as high as possible, you greatly increase your chances of reaching a seven-figure net worth,” writes Brian Feroldi on The Motley Fool.

“Of course, earning a high return on your nest egg is easier said than done, as many factors to create that return are outside of your control. However, all investors do have control over two huge factors that can put a serious drag on long-term returns: investment costs and taxes. If you want to become a millionaire, focus on keeping both as low as possible.”

Feroldi goes on to write that if you have “a 401(k) or 403(b) through work, then any money you contribute to the account can grow tax-deferred, allowing your money to compound more quickly.” He also suggests opening up a traditional or Roth IRA, because they “keep Uncle Sam away from your money, either now or later.”

You should use a broker or brokerage firm “that charges very little per trade — and not to trade too frequently.”

“If you want to become a millionaire, you need all the help you can get,” he says. “Making sure your investment fees and tax bill are as low as possible will go a long way toward helping you achieve your goal.”



4. Increase your streams of income.

After studying millionaires for five years, author Thomas Corley discovered that 65 percent of self-made millionaires had three streams, 45 percent had four streams, and 29 percent had five or more streams. This could include starting a side-business, working part-time, investments, and renting everything from your home to your car to household items.



5. Automate your savings.

If you want to become a millionaire, then you absolutely need to get into the habit of saving by contributing to your 401(k), Roth or traditional IRA, and an emergency fund that’s been placed in a money market. However, the way to make this is by automating your savings. This will automatically withdraw a percentage of your salary and place it into your contributions without you ever seeing it. It’s suggested that you should put 10 percent towards investments and 5 percent towards savings.

More at:

https://www.vixpal.com/docs/8-tips-to-become-a-millionaire-this-year-2/

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Re: 8 Tips To Become A Millionaire This Year by Ufedolove: 8:58pm On Nov 15, 2018
Today is 15th of Nov 2018 op.
Re: 8 Tips To Become A Millionaire This Year by Vixlot: 9:15pm On Nov 15, 2018
Ufedolove:
Today is 15th of Nov 2018 op.
It is immaterial o , bros...your year could start today...based on your plans

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