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For Increased Career Satisfaction, Identify Your Purpose

Posted by Jim on Jul 29th, 2013 · 7 Comments

I hear so many folks speak about their employers as if their current job were the only option they had. Many people stay at a career they dislike simply for the benefit of a steady paycheck. I hear, all to frequently, from folks who have to work for their healthcare benefits or the 401K. What kind of life is that? How productive must you be, if you drag yourself to work simply to cover your...
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Here are some simple guidelines that will help you build wealth:

1) Do the math. Get a budget and calculate your net worth

2) Get an emergency fund. Save at least 6 months worth of expenses

3) Limit costs. Spend no more than 30% of your income on housing

4) Max your retirement. Maximize contributions to your tax-deferred retirement accounts

5) Pay yourself first. Set aside money for yourself before you take care of your other bills

6) Set goals. Goal let you get ahead faster

7) Avoid high interest debt. Avoid credit cards, title loans and other usurious loans

8) Diversify. Diversity your assets.

For Increased Career Satisfaction, Identify Your Purpose

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