A is for Assets

A: Assets ~ Your key to getting rich. What are they? Things that increase in value, making you more money over time: mutual funds, a savings account or a home. Your car is not an asset (it loses value as it ages). Nor is most furniture, so before you buy, think of the long-term value, not just the immediate cost.

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