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5 Powerful Ways to Prosper With Your Finances in 2010

Written by Azhar Laher

Monday, 18 January 2010 04:42

So many money resolutions are ho-hum (pay off debt! make a budget! floss!). Here, a few fresh steps that I use to turn your financial life around this year.

1. Spend time on your money. It's the most overlooked equation in personal finance: Time begets money. Invest an extra hour per week on your money this year, and you will be amazed at the returns.
2. Learn daily. Spend five minutes a day boosting your financial IQ. In one year-365 X 5 = 1,825 minutes-you will have racked up 30 hours of money smarts.
3. Snowball your goals. It's tempting to start 2010 by aiming for a big win. Instead, tackle small money goals now, and build momentum toward one or two big ones later in the year.　
4. Live for tomorrow. Researchers believe the brain is hardwired to value present gains-causing many people to shortchange their own futures. Aim to save 20% of your income this year, 1% at a time.
5. Demand money that reflects your worth. Boost your earning power. Help the cause. Charge more, negotiate harder, up your rates. At the very least, ASK.

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