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"It's about applying common-sense tactics to everyday situations in order to take action in your life." Andrea McGinty, investment banker who sold her business – reportedly valued at $50 million – for 8,300 times her initial investment |
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Here are five ways to pump up your earning power. By Della de Lafuente Want to be among the 1.3 million American women millionaires? Here are a few simple steps to you get you on your way. 1. Map out a plan. Prepare a realistic budget and decide whether you will invest in a business venture, real estate, the stock market or other means to generate revenue. 2. Keep your credit in check. A good score and strong bill-paying record mean you'll be able to borrow more money to make more money. 3. Save, save, save. Start with a little, say 3 percent of your income, then keep increasing the amount you put away until you're saving 10 percent. 4. Erase debt. Avoid making purchases on credit unless you're made of money and can pay off the full amount in a month. 5. Become a money expert. Research a company's stock and learn about the markets or a real estate property before you invest. Read "The Millionaires' Club" in the August.September issue of PINK (on newsstands now). |
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