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17 Retirement Lies We Still Tell Ourselves

October 22, 2019 · Retirement Life

I can’t afford to save money

Saving money isn’t about putting hundreds of dollars away every few weeks. Some money set aside is better than no money, even if we’re talking about a few dollars a day. Plus, if you get into the habit early you’ll have better chances of keeping it up when you’ll be more financially stable. 

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