Money Myths Busted

Have you heard the saying about an itchy palm and money? What about a penny saved is a penny earned? These famous money myths have been around for a long time. Here's the real truth behind some of these myths.

Money myth No. 1: My palm is itching, so I'm going to get more money. Busted! Itchy palms don't bring you money. Truth is, you probably know what your income and obligations are. So if you come into money unexpectedly, be happy and put it to good use.

Money myth No. 2: I keep a jar of change so more money will come my way. Busted! Money doesn't grow in a jar or on trees. But if you deposit these coins into a high yield savings account, your balance will grow from dividends earned.

Money myth No. 3: Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. Busted! Not true. You have watch them both in order to build wealth.

Money myth No. 4: All debt is bad. Busted! Actually, some debt, such as student loans and mortgages, help you build good credit history, as long as you keep your payments timely. Found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Share your money myths at Facebook.com/lgfcu or on Twitter at Twitter.com/lgfcu.

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