10 Habits That Help You Get Ahead With Your Money (2 of 2)

Leverage Their Commutes

For many Americans in major cities, commute takes about 20 to 35 minutes. Right out of the door, every week, you spend almost 6 hours travelling.

Now think of those hours in terms of an entire year. Most of the people spend that time listening to the radio, waiting in traffic, or staring out the window. The rich, however, use all of that time to listen to podcasts or an audiobook.

Knowledge is a powerful tool for many of us and this habit keeps the rich further ahead as they become more familiar and aware of the industry that they are in. And that knowledge can make them a lot of money.

Regular Exercise

It’s no surprise that the foundation for success and your happiness stems from being in good health. But don’t let that discourage you, as the threshold for a respectable activity level is relatively low. You don’t need to spend two hours pumping iron, but rather spend at the least 30 minutes doing aerobic exercises, walking, or jogging. The idea is to do that at least four times per week.

Exercising provides a mountain of benefits on a personal, mental, and, of course, physical level. It allows proper blood flow, balances hormones, releases endorphins that boost your physical fitness and confidence. And if that wasn’t enough, exercise can also lower stress levels and your risk of developing health issues, which will stave off medical costs.

Calorie Counting

Not only are they mindful of their exercising, but are also cautious about what they eat and the calories in it. For the rich, it is important to realize the quantity of the calories and how many they have is vital, as the types and amount of foods they eat can make an impact on them throughout the day.

For example, many poor people have no issue eating fast food and junk food. We all know it’s not the best for us and we normally feel terrible afterwards. It’s this reason that the rich avoid and even limit their junk food consumption to no more than 300 calories every day. Instead, they focus on quality fruits, veggies, and meats.

Being Frugal

Despite the rich being incredibly well off, you’ll find that most of them are pretty careful with their money. Despite them having six plus digits in their bank account, the only reason they are staying there is due to some core money habits. They never overspend money, stick to a strict and specific budget, but above all – look for great deals.

Compared to the ultra-rich, those who are millionaires, often practice frugality in all manners of their lives. From cars and houses, to even clothing. They’ll spend their money wisely and ensure they’re walking away with the lowest price while getting the best quality.

The idea with this habit is to let your wealth grow from your sources, but also to keep your spending habits in check as well. Instead, decide on improving your quality of life in small instalments at a time while you’re letting your savings and investing funds grow.

Listen To Their Dentist

Probably the most odd and interesting habit out of this list is that they listen to their dentist. More specifically, they take their advice on flossing their teeth. Apparently there is a huge correlation between flossing and financial success.

The biggest reason is that flossing strengthens our teeth and removes plaque, which corrodes teeth. This leads to teeth replacement and those kind of procedures are not cheap at all. So brushing on a regular basis, but also flossing daily can keep away those risks. It’ll keep your smile great and your bank account happy too.