How to become a millionaire: Tips from those who have made it

Making millions is a goal that many of us dream about, but few of us actually achieve. So how do you become a millionaire? It may seem like an impossible task for some people, but according to those who have already made it — yes there are some — getting rich isn't so difficult if you follow their lead.

Get clear on your goals

Once you've pinpointed your goals and priorities, it's time to set some goals that are within reach. That might mean saving $1 million (or whatever figure works for you) in the next five years or less. It could also mean a number of other things: retiring early, buying a home, or even just having enough money to pay off all of your debt. But whatever it is, be ambitious! To help get you started on the right track, here's what I recommend:

• Be specific

It's easy to see why many people struggle with this part of setting financial goals—they don't know where they're going or how they're going to get there. So take some time to really think about what exactly is important for your life now (and later on). For example: do you want more money? More freedom? Maybe both? And what would each of those look like in reality? Maybe "more freedom" means being able to travel more often with friends and family without worrying about paying for things like hotels or plane tickets; maybe "more money" means not worrying about getting by month-to-month but still having enough left over at the end of each paycheck so that bills won't pile up unexpectedly before payday arrives again.

Either way, write down exactly what these things mean specifically so that when we talk next time we'll have something concrete—not just vague ideas—to go off from here...

Start where you are

If you're a stay-at-home mom who's considering starting her own business, don't wait until your kids are older and in school so that you can focus on your business. Start now! If you're already working full-time at a job, start thinking about how to add value to your employer or the market around them so that when it comes time for promotions, you'll be one of the first people considered for advancement.

• Don't underestimate yourself. If there is something worth doing, it probably means there is something inside of all of us that prevents us from doing it as well as we could—whether that's fear or lack of confidence or procrastination issues or whatever else gets in our way. Identify what those obstacles actually are and then figure out ways around them so that nothing gets between YOU AND YOUR GOAL!!

Save early and often

"Save early and often" is the most important piece of advice you'll hear. It's also the one that most people don't do well.

If you start saving in your 20s, a good rule of thumb is to save 10% of your income every month. That money can go into either a 401(k), which will reduce what you pay in taxes, or into an IRA, which won't. It's up to you!

In your 30s, try saving 12% or more each month. And from there on out: keep it up! The earlier in life you start building your wealth, the more time compound interest has—and compounding can do wonders for your bottom line over time!

Make saving an automatic habit

It's important to start saving early. It doesn't matter how much money you have, or whether it's much or little: the sooner you start saving for retirement and other long-term goals, the better off your future self will be.

If you can't save a lot at first, that's okay! You can still make progress by starting with just a few dollars here and there—and if those small amounts add up over time, they'll eventually become big enough to make a difference in your life. The key thing is not giving up: keep saving until it becomes an automatic habit that makes sense for your budget and goals.

Make your money work for you

Investing in yourself

When you invest in yourself, you have to have a plan. The most common way is to set aside money for retirement and personal emergencies. Investing in your own education helps ensure that you will always be able to learn new skills and keep up with the changing world around you. It also allows for flexibility should life take an unexpected turn at any time.

Investing in other people's education

Another way to invest is by supporting people who need help getting through school but don't have the money themselves—for example, by donating time at a shelter or volunteering at a school where there's no funding available for extracurricular activities such as sports teams or academic clubs.#ENDWRITE

Here's how to get rich!

The first step to becoming a millionaire is to have a plan. This may sound obvious, but it's important to have a clear idea of where you want to end up, both financially and otherwise.

Start saving early by putting aside 10% of your income every month. Automate that so it happens without you having to think about it very much—this will make this habit automatic, which will make it easier for you. Make sure that any money that goes into savings isn't just sitting around doing nothing; invest some in stocks or mutual funds, so that your savings can grow through compound interest over time.

Have goals in mind—what do you want out of life? How much money do they require? Don't be afraid of dreaming big! Think about how much money each goal might cost (a house), and then plan how long it will take for the investments in step 2 above to get there (buy low-cost mutual funds now).

If there's still some gap between what's needed and what has been saved up after years at this point—don't worry! You're still on track as long as there's an easy way for that gap between needs and means not only possible but probable enough times over its lifespan so as not just barely get by but actually thrive financially because all those little bits add up into big ones when put together over time

Becoming a millionaire is possible, but it'll take some hard work and dedication. It's not easy to make it in the world of finance, but if you're willing to put in the effort, we think you'll see results!