Wealth Today

On MSN Money Central, there’s Liz Pulliam Weston writes a good article about 5 lessons the rich can teach you.

The fundamental difference is :

These people don’t just have money; they treat it differently than people farther down the economic ladder.

• Here’s five supporting habits of that which she covers:
• They give away more.
• They are much more likely to own businesses.
• They borrow strategically.
• They don’t blow a lot of money on cars.
• They’re almost always homeowners, and many own investment property, too.

Jeff at Personal Finance Advice has issued his Financial Challenge - Day 5. Here he challenges you to enroll and participate in your company’s 401k. I’ve already got a head start and have even bumped it up. If your company matches any amount, and you’re not participating, you’re MISSING FREE MONEY. Signing up is usually rather painless, and is one of the best investments for its simplicity that you can make.

I took some time to gather some resources to answer many of the questions those new to 401ks may pose.

• Money Central @ MSN’s Frequently Asked Questions on 401k
• The Fool’s 60 Second Guide To Maximizing Your 401k
• The 401(k) solution