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6. Focus on What Moves the Needle I audit my bank statements like a hawk. Whether it is after a long weekend or on a casual Tuesday, whenever I see charges that I do not agree with, I dispute them. In addition, there are plenty of times when I underestimate my paycheck and sometimes have overdraft fees. If you really underestimate you know they can hit you back to back… to back with the charge. You can call your bank and ask for an overdraft fee waiver. My bank allows one per

1. Stock Compensation: The Most Overlooked Wealth Builder Companies are required to pay you for the services you provide to the company usually on an hourly or salary basis. Sometimes, you are rewarded with an annual bonus for your work during the year as well. What is unique to most companies is if the company is publicly traded (on the stock market) then they also provide you with a set amount of shares or dollars that vest (become yours) over a specific time period. 2. E

What are dividends? Dividends are payments to shareholders (people who own the company’s stock) as a way of saying thank you for investing in our company. These payments are based on how many shares that you own in that company. Most companies pay dividends on a quarterly basis, but it really depends on the company. Some stocks that I own pay on an annual, bi-annual, or even monthly basis. It truly is up to the company to decide when they share their profits. The best way t