Over the years, it’s been noted that the rich keep advancing further and further in comparison to the
average individual. They are becoming increasingly wealthy by the day. I’m sure you’ve spent a
sufficient amount of time wondering what it is they’re doing? ‘What do they know that I don’t?’.
Well, today’s your lucky day. I’m going to tell you all about the
money rules that the rich religiously abide by. And I’m sure that it’ll change your
perspective on money instantly for the better.
Rule #1. Create multiple income streams. One way to be stuck in your financial journey is
having one income stream. What if you lose your job or you get sick and have to take days off?
Not only will you lose money, but also your spending will be severely limited. However,
only the rich know about this. Actually, I don’t know any rich guys with only one income stream.
Most of them have several businesses that they run. Others have invested in potentially rewarding
fields. Additionally, some may earn money from different sources, like giving speeches,
serving on corporate boards, and also from their regular salary. All these avenues are
ways to keep their money coming in. I think you should also adopt this mentality. Living from
paycheck to paycheck is sort of exhausting because unexpected expenses always come up.
If you have multiple income streams, you’ll be a step ahead of your financial strains.
Rule #2. Concentrate on building wealth rather than appearing wealthy.
The biggest mistake many do when trying to emulate the rich is buying expensive items. Clothes, cars,
a huge house. While yes, the rich have the best of the best, buying everything flashy is not a top
priority. The rich think about the bigger picture – all big expenses are viewed as investments. They
ensure that first, enough money is saved up for their future and that they have a sufficient nest
egg. Don’t fall into the trap of buying expensive things just to keep up with appearances. There
is a big difference between acting rich and actually being rich – focus on the latter.
Use money for your own good first and then go on shopping sprees.
Rule #3. Use debt as a tool
Did you know that rich people aren’t scared of taking on debts? Unlike the average Joe,
they use debt to their advantage. Instead of using credit cards to buy groceries or pay
for a vacation, they’d rather leverage debt to help their wealth grow. A good example is when
they buy a house for rent. As much as it seems like a big risk to take, if you calculate how
much you’ll be making monthly, you’ll probably pay that money back in a year or two. In fact,
you’ll have added to your net worth by increasing your earnings. If you ask me,
I’d say that it’s a very good plan. The point is, why wait for money to come in
when you could take a loan and work your way up? What you should all do here is take your
time studying how debt can work in your favor and create a plan that you can follow.
Rule #4. Make wise investments When it comes to investing, the
worst thing you can do is rely blindly on someone else to tell you where to invest. If there’s one
lesson you should take from the rich, it is you should be doing your due diligence. They always
do proper research and consult a professional if need be. Making non-informed decisions especially
financial ones is a recipe for disaster. Investing is a crucial step in your finance journey,
especially when you look at it as another form of income. This is why you need to shun those
get-rich-quick schemes and only invest in what you know. Get in touch with a professional who can
look at your finances and view your goals so that they can build you a road map of sorts to follow.
Rule #5. Benefit from tax breaks Rich people are notorious for utilizing
tax benefits. Even if they occasionally earn a bad name for it, acting within the law to reduce
taxes as much as possible is not criminal. Everyone can take advantage of the tax code;
not just the wealthy. Everyone should be aware of the tax benefits of choosing
their investment accounts wisely and the potential tax benefits of maximizing their
tax-advantaged investing each year. The good news is that these guidelines are
not insurmountably difficult for average people to adhere to. Once you start to live by them,
you’ll be one step closer to the wealthier version of you.
Rule #6. Spending Must Align With Goals
The best way to stay rich is to make sure that your spending is aligned with your
goals. Actually, having goals is what is going to limit your spending so that you don’t get off
track. The rich have all this figured out. They know what they want to do with their money. This
could be maintaining a certain lifestyle or maybe passing their wealth onto the next generation. For
this reason, it’s very rare to find them wasting resources away. To the rich, even throwing away
unused staple pins is a great waste. Consider this: how many unused pins would accumulate by
the end of the year? Probably hundreds, maybe more. The rich folk’s mindset is always fixed
on spending on things that will make them wealthy in one way or the other. This is the main reason
that they always try to avoid things that have no value in their lives. It’s time you also started
spending on things that actually matter. Rule #7 Plenty of liquidity
Just in case a pandemic happens right now, how much do you have saved in your bank account to
get you through? If I speak for myself, I’d say I’m good for 8 months. Financial advisors suggest
that a good emergency fund should be able to take you through 6 to 12 months of living expenses. The
rich have made sure that they have the money to take them through such tough periods. They make
sure they have enough liquid assets, or cash, to meet their immediate demands. An emergency fund is
always essential so that unexpected events won't have to disturb their lives. The ability to save
a good sum of money is not just limited to the wealthy. They have cash on hand because they have
the self-control to save. Everyone should work to accumulate an emergency fund with enough money
to cover costs for six to nine months. You don't have to save that much money all at once, though.
Simply keep putting effort towards that objective with each paycheck. In light of this, set up an
automatic transfer of a certain sum from your bank account, to make the process as easy as possible.
Rule #8 It’s Important to Hire Advisors
Rich people surround themselves with savvy tax, legal, and financial experts. These are the three
best friends that they hold dear. The truth is, the rich don't strive to handle everything
on their own. In fact, no one has that capacity. We would burn out if we had to deal with all the
aspects that come with being wealthy. You don’t have to be wealthy to engage with an advisor if
you want to improve your chances of building wealth. Even if you’re earning very little,
you can also get yourself an advisor. On the other hand, making an early investment in a support
system can assist you later on to get the wealth you want. If you don’t have a financial advisor,
chances are that you’ll keep making the same errors and you’ll keep blaming having No money
for your inability to turn your life around. It’s imperative that you don't cut corners by
selecting a less experienced professional just because their charges are affordable.
Remember, cheap is always expensive. You should hire the best advisor you can afford to avoid
wasting money on bad advice, which happens frequently. Before you get one, research them
first to make sure that they have all the needed qualities. This might lessen the likelihood that
you will lose money as a result of someone else's incompetence, bad judgment, or lack of morals.
Rule #9. Donate To Charitable Causes
Rich people are aware that giving to charities benefits their financial situation in addition
to the world at large. This, however, might be viewed as a cheap publicity trick from the rich
to look good. However, did you know that you may deduct donations to eligible charities from
your taxes if you itemize your returns rather than choose the standard deduction. Your taxable income
decreases as you make more deductions. Giving to charities is a great way to lessen the impact of
taxes. This is a secret of the wealthy, yet anyone can implement it. Keep your receipts and submit
them to your charitable deduction, whether you send a cheque to your preferred charity or give
clothing to Goodwill. Alternately, create a donor-advised fund to be more thoughtful in
your giving. These straightforward, inexpensive funds are offered by investing companies and
enable you to receive a tax deduction when you deposit money into the account. Then, you can
give according to your own schedule. At the end of the day, you end up getting even richer.
Rule #10. Take Advantage of Time—Not Timing This concept really confuses a lot of people.
They usually prefer good timing rather than taking advantage of the time itself.
A good example is the stock market. It is impossible to forecast what the stock market
will do tomorrow. The wealthy are aware of this and don't try to work a second job as day
traders. Timing is not as crucial to successful investing as time. The majority of people think
that the secret to becoming wealthy through the stock market is to predict how the market will
move. However, those who are affluent are aware that the most crucial elements in increasing
money are time and compound returns. Contrary to popular belief, being wealthy requires investors
to stick to a boring buy-and-hold strategy, endure market swings, and avoid speculative investments.
Rule #11.Put It in Writing.
How many times have you forgotten to do something you’ve been planning for a while?
That’s just how we’re built. Sometimes we tend to forget the small details that end
up causing greater damage. Basically, having an idea and putting it on paper is what keeps
us away from failure. The rich consider their wealth to be the key to their success. How they
got to their success is quite easy: they wrote down their goals and plans on paper.
Maybe because of how obvious and simple this step seems, many completely ignore it. Funnily enough,
ignoring this step causes them to forget the task altogether,
thereby pushing away success a lot more. When you write them down, you simply bring
them to reality. Perhaps you’ll have a to-do list so that you get things done in order.
So, sit down and think about your goals as you write them down.
These are among the many rules that the rich know about money that most of
us aren’t aware of. I’m glad you’re now aware. The only thing that’s left to do
right now is act on it. And with time, you’ll be handling money like a pro.
Thanks for watching and, don’t forget to comment and hit that thumbs up if
any of these rules work for you. Until next time. Have a great day!