#26 – clean your car

Run that baby through the car wash, or drag out the hose and sponge. Vacuum out the sesame seeds and recycle the empty water bottles.

Removal of bird poop, road salt, mud, and other dirt will help protect your paint, and give you a little pride in your vehicle. And you won’t be too embarrassed to give a friend a ride anymore.

#18 – save your money

Open a brokerage account.  When you get paid, pay your bills, leave a small amount in checking for daily expenses/emergencies, and move the rest directly into the brokerage account.  Don’t take it out of your brokerage account until you are ready to retire.  It will add up slowly at first.  Eventually it will add up quickly.  You will be surprised one day when you look to see how much is in there.