💼 Earning your own money · Lesson 33
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Pay yourself first
Save first, spend what's left — not the other way around.
The idea
Most people spend first and try to save whatever's left — and usually nothing's left. 'Pay yourself first' flips that: the moment money comes in, you set some aside for your future BEFORE you spend a cent. Do it automatically and your wealth grows on autopilot. 💰
Words to know
- Pay yourself first
- Setting money aside to save or invest the moment you get paid, before spending anything.
- 50/30/20 rule
- A budget split: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, 20% for saving and investing.
- Automate
- Set up money to move on its own so you never have to remember to save.
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You earn $50 mowing lawns this weekend. What's the smartest move?
In the full lesson
- 1Make the call
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