{"id":1776,"date":"2014-12-24T00:15:21","date_gmt":"2014-12-24T08:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cultofmoney.com\/?p=1776"},"modified":"2021-10-27T11:49:47","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T19:49:47","slug":"5-basic-money-principles-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cultofmoney.com\/5-basic-money-principles-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Basic Money Principles You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>It\u2019s so easy to get caught up in wanting to earn more money, save more money, and pay down more debt<\/a>. Before you know it chasing the almighty dollar can rule your life.<\/p>\n That\u2019s when you need to remind yourself what money is really about.<\/p>\n Money shouldn\u2019t be seen as a status symbol or sense of self-worth.<\/p>\n Here are five basic money principles you should always keep in mind.<\/p>\n Money is a tool. It can help you build a life that you absolutely love or it can make you downright miserable \u2013 the choice is yours.<\/p>\n When you build up a safety net, live below your means, and save for the important stuff then you won\u2019t even have to worry about money. You know you can cover those unexpected expenses.<\/p>\n On the other hand if you\u2019re buying things you don\u2019t need, going into debt, and living paycheck to paycheck your financial situation can make you downright miserable.<\/p>\n Use your money as a tool to make your life amazing.<\/p>\n You are in control of your money \u2013 not the other way around. If you\u2019re deep in debt because you bought a bunch of stuff that you don\u2019t really need that\u2019s all on you.<\/p>\n If you spend your money recklessly then you\u2019re going to be miserable.<\/p>\nMoney is a Tool<\/h2>\n
You Control Money, Money Does Not Control You<\/h2>\n