How to Get Ahead In America (4th of a 12-Part Series)

By Logan Flatt, CFA

NOTE: This article is Part 4 of a 12-part series detailing the “12 Refusals That Helped Me Pull Ahead in America.” To start at the beginning of the series, click here.

4. Refuse to live a lifestyle you cannot afford on the income you bring home each month.

    Many Americans today run out of cash each month after paying the bills that enable them to live their chosen lifestyle. Their lifestyle leaves them no cash left over to set aside and save for their future. Without savings, these Americans have little to no chance of achieving financial security and freedom in their lifetime.