A: Fact: 20% of your income determines 100% of your wealth.
Whether you make $45,000 or $1,000,000, what you do with your income, as well as debt, are the two biggest factors. I have written a number of posts on this topic.
It’s a reality, though, that some people are unable to save any money throughout the year, despite managing their income responsibly.
My advice to people in your situation is to take 20% of your income tax refund and invest it.
Just 20%.
Start an emergency fund with the rest, if you don’t have one. Pay down debt. Use some of your refund for a vacation. But invest 20%.
See, compound interest is an extraordinary thing. It can turn $100 into $7000 over time.
That may not be life changing.
But if that’s all you can do for now, it’s better than doing nothing.
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