Penny saved is a penny got.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Saving money is equivalent to earning it because it preserves wealth.
- In plain terms
- Keeping money you have is as good as finding new money.
- What can you take from it?
- Save what you can to build financial security.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you save regularly?
- What stops you from saving?
Another view
Saving alone may not grow wealth if inflation outpaces interest.
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