In the beginning we had a very simple idea. Make the finest cold cuts possible. Nothing less.We still insist on the same unwavering commitment to those standards we established long ago, standards mostly abandoned in a mass-produced world.
So don't blame your poor savings on your income. Don't wait for your income to rise. Just start saving, and save every month. In Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth, I revealed that five thousand ordinary Americans became wealthy simply by saving small amounts of money on a regular basis. You'll find four ways that you can easily create savings in chapter 49 of The Truth About Money.
Make savings a priority in your life. Even if your budget is small, tweak your finances so that you save greater than 10% of your total earnings. 1  Think of it like this: If you manage to save $10,000 per year â which is less than $1,000 per month â in 15 years, you'll have $150,000 plus interest.2  Start saving young. Setting a budget will open your eyes to how much money you spend, if they haven't been opened already. 2  Many people, after setting a budget, realize that they spend money on pretty petty things. 3  This knowledge allows them to adjust their spending habits and put the money towards more meaningful areas.