Having money provides more options for living are calling. Of course, having a higher-paying job helps a lot. Following are some other tips for having more money and, therefore, more options and living your calling.
Use some good, old-fashioned money management techniques
1. Use a zero-based written monthly spending plan.
2. Use cash envelopes for budget items like eating out, groceries and entertainment
Earn more
3. Get a second job, e.g. school crossing guard, pizza, newspaper or flower delivery driver, restaurant waiter or waitress.
4. Do some odd jobs, e.g. dog walking, baby sitting, house cleaning, or recycling cans.
5. If you are professional, do some extra contract work on the side.
Sell stuff
6. So some unwanted stuff on /Craigslist, or eBay or have a garage sale.
7. Rent out a room in your home.
Spend less
8. Cut unnecessary services like cable TV, self-storage or the gym membership.
9. Opt for inexpensive or free entertainment, e.g. Netflix and borrow books, magazines, videos, and video games from the library.
10. Spend less at the grocery store by planning your week’s meals according to what’s on sale and avoid impulse purchases by sticking to your list.
BONUS: Give 10% of your income to your church. God promises that if you do, He will pour on you so many blessings that you won’t have room enough for all of them.
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