The G.O.O.D. Secret—Save
by MP Dunleavey, DailyWorth editorial director
Introducing the new DailyWorth Get Out of Debt Guide, a vital component of building net worth.
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Assuming you’ve read the first installment of the DailyWorth G.O.O.D. guide, you’ve started to live the debt-free life, or at least figuring out what that means.
Next step: Start saving.
| Being in debt means you’re in danger of falling deeper into debt if any unexpected expenses crop up. So you need a small cushion of cash to prevent your debt from growing. | |
| More important, you need to build the habit of living on less than what you earn. Saving, even small amounts, will help you do that. |
But how do you save when you’re already in debt and (obviously) having trouble managing your cashflow?
Let’s skip all the blah-blah about automatic transfers and so forth. You know that already.
What’s going to help you save?
| Getting a BFB (a best financial buddy) to hold your hand. | |
| Naming your savings accounts. Studies show this helps you save more. | |
| Taking a quarter or a dollar or $10 out of your wallet right now, sticking it in an envelope and writing “My G.O.O.D. fund.” |
So identify your BFB. Call her now. Tell her you need a specific get-out-of-debt savings account, but you’re too lazy or chicken or overworked or underpaid to do it alone—and can she help you?
Then, tell us how you’re doing.
| Tell all. How is the get-out-of-debt process going for you? What did you think?? Can you be someone's BFB? Of course you can!!! Happy Saving!! ~AE |
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