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11 Golden Rules To Live By


First Posted: 09/13/11 05:35 PM ET Updated: 11/13/11 05:12 AM ET

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Working hard and being smart with your money aren't things you just should do because they seem virtuous — these behaviors ultimately allow you to get more enjoyment out of life. You'll have no regrets when you're able to accomplish what's important to you because of your savvy ways. These are 11 golden rules that I try to live by; click through and then make a list of your own.

Live Within Your Means

In order to be truly independent, it's imperative to live within your means. Your freedom is limited by owing money to anyone, whether it's a credit card company or a family member, so set yourself up for an unrestricted life by saving for the things you want and spending with a plan.

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Working hard and being smart with your money aren't things you just should do because they seem virtuous — these behaviors ultimately allow you to get more enjoyment out of life. You'll have no regr...
Working hard and being smart with your money aren't things you just should do because they seem virtuous — these behaviors ultimately allow you to get more enjoyment out of life. You'll have no regr...
Working hard and being smart with your money aren't things you just should do because they seem virtuous — these behaviors ultimately allow you to get more enjoyment out of life. You'll have no regr...
Working hard and being smart with your money aren't things you just should do because they seem virtuous — these behaviors ultimately allow you to get more enjoyment out of life. You'll have no regr...
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AZreb
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10:58 AM on 09/18/2011
It all boils down to "make do or do without" - and that name-brand dress, purse, pair of shoes is not an absolute "must". "Musts" are shelter, food, transportation, medical care. Got a little left over after you pay for these things? Sock part of it away in savings - then if you absolutely must have a new pair of shoes, a dress, a purse, shop carefully and intelligently. Don't fall for the latest fad that is here today and gone tomorrow.