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7 Underrated Skills That Help Me Save More Money (And Will Save You Too)
Overlooked skills that, when honed, impact your ability to save more.
Over 50% of American workers say it’s either difficult or impossible to consistently save enough money, according to a Bankrate survey.
The problem is, most people often regard saving money as a purely financial skill, as something that depends on your ability to budget, track expenses, or make smart investments.
In reality, the capacity to save goes beyond dollars and cents. It has to do with deeper psychological and behavioral patterns, ways of thinking, and habits that extend into every aspect of your life.
In my own experience, I’ve discovered that there are several underrated skills—skills you wouldn’t typically associate with financial success—that can have a profound impact on your ability to save money.
These skills, often undervalued or ignored, shape the way you perceive value, make decisions, and manage the money that comes into your hands.
Here are five underrated skills that helped me save more money, and I believe they’ll do the same for you.
