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A wealth-building secret from the pages of Trump Wealth Building 101 What do wealthy people have in common? You might be surprised to learn that one of the most powerful habits of wealthy people is their ability to visualize a better financial future. They develop a clear mental picture of where they want to be financially, and then describe their financial vision in a simple and concise statement that serves as a constant reminder of where they are headed. This picture becomes a powerful motivator in their quest to produce and acquire wealth. If you can get a clear picture of the way you more...

The first practice of the wealthy is to pay yourself first. This does not mean going to the mall and buying a new shirt or television. That is not paying yourself; that is paying someone else. After all, how much real value do you actually receive from that shirt or television 10 or 20 years from now? Absolutely none! Paying yourself first means that you invest your money so it grows for you, ideally through an Automatic Investment Plan (AIP). An AIP is any program where money is withdrawn, automatically and regularly, from your paycheck or your checking or savings account and more...