Chapter 2

Increase your income and make the most of your salary

Invest 3 per cent of your income in yourself (self-development) in order to guarantee your future.

Brian Tracy, American motivational speaker and self-help author

Now that you have established your goals and objectives, and developed an understanding of your assets, liabilities and net cash flow, I want you to consider one important thing you can try to change in the short term — your income. This is also a chance to consider a few quick tips that will hopefully give you a few quick financial wins. For a variety of reasons, some people may not have the potential to increase their income from their job in the short term, but just about everyone will be able to benefit from at least ...

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