Earning is not the end-all and be-all of being rich. One has to learn and take into consideration the following information to be able to retain such earnings.
1. Live simply. The common downfall of most people who experience a sudden upward surge in their income is to uplift their cost of living. This may be in the form of acquiring a larger house, a trendy and costly mobile phone, new cars or new appliances.
2. Saving. If an individual saves at least 20% of his or her monthly earnings, and invests the same on mutual funds or other investment vehicles that offer higher interest rates as compared to savings account interest on some banks, he or she would be guaranteed a fair amount of money saved for future use.
3. Recycle. Items that currently have no more value or use to the owner might be of something good to someone else.