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MAKING IT TO THE END OF THE MONTH
it does include risk. Due to the risk involved, not everyone likes to invest their money, but if you have a surplus, it’s worth considering as part of your long-term spending plan.
Investments definitely require wisdom, so here are some pointers. Firstly, don’t invest in anything you don’t understand. Secondly, invest in as many different places as you can – the key is to spread your risk by not having all your eggs in one basket. Thirdly, the golden rule is that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! So, stay away from all ‘get rich quick’ schemes. You are entering a marathon, not a sprint, and sometimes the fastest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back into your pocket.
4. Generosity
Plan to be generous. Money will always flow in and out of your life, so there’s no point in trying to keep hold of all of it. In reality, hoarding and withholding money will affect your well-being in other aspects of your life. But by being generous, you will bless others, as well as yourself. Then, the flow of money is healthy, because it provides help and is a true gift. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
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