47 Ways & 35 Minutes

The following list is from an article by MoneyCNN.com and reported by Finance.yahoo.com on how to increase your riches in 47 Easy Ways. And it only takes 35 minutes (max. each, they say) to accomplish! That is something everyone needs to be aware of, so here it is, in outline form. The methods and descriptions can be seen either on 35 Minutes to Riches by CNNMoney.com or the associated yahoo article.

1. Find out your credit score
   Time it takes: 7 minutes

2. Raise your credit score
   Time it takes: 8 minutes

3. Triple the return on savings
   Time it takes: 10 minutes

4. Stop junk mail
   Time it takes: 5 minutes

5. Freeze your credit
   Time it takes: 25 minutes

6. Haggle down your credit rate
   Time it takes: 8 minutes

7. Upgrade to a better card
   Time it takes: 30 minutes

8. Add to your 401(k)
   Time it takes: 3 minutes

9. Manage like a pro
   Time it takes: 4 minutes

10. Buy a forever portfolio
    Time it takes: 25 minutes

11. Find promising funds
    Time it takes: 5 minutes

12. Track your returns
    Time it takes: 35 minutes

13. Find out if you're paid enough
    Time it takes: 15 minutes

14. Run a retirement plan
    Time it takes: 5 minutes

15. Estimate your life insurance
    Time it takes: 35 minutes

16. Learn your tax bracket
    Time it takes: 20 minutes

17. Escape late fees
    Time it takes: 6 minutes

18. Write bounce-proof checks
    Time it takes: 9 minutes

19. Get bank alerts
    Time it takes: 4 minutes

20. Pay less in auto insurance
    Time it takes: 7 minutes

21. Double-check your taxes
    Time it takes: 35 minutes

22. Keep more of your paycheck
    Time it takes: 30 minutes

23. Get a tax break for day care
    Time it takes: 35 minutes

24. Pay less for your cell
    Time it takes: 1 minute

25. Cut drug costs
    Time it takes: 16 minutes

26. No more waiting rooms
    Time it takes: 15 minutes

27. Burn more calories
    Time it takes: 30 minutes

28. Be like Buffett
    Time it takes: 35 minutes

29. Save for college
    Time it takes: 35 minutes

30. Automate your savings
    Time it takes: 10 minutes

31. Get credit, even in a crunch
    Time it takes: 15 minutes

32. Read your mortgage
    Time it takes: 30 minutes

33. Stop overpaying on your mortgage
    Time it takes: 9 minutes

34. Create an insurance record
    Time it takes: 29 minutes for a 2,200 sq.ft. home

35. Curb impulse buys
    Time it takes: 10 minutes

36. Spend consciously
    Time it takes: 35 minutes

37. Slash recurring charges
    Time it takes: 10 minutes

38. Boost your mileage
    Time it takes: 7 minutes

39. Find it cheaper online
    Time it takes: 30 minutes

40. Demand a lower cable bill
    Time it takes: 15 minutes

41. Save on drinking water
    Time it takes: 4 minutes

42. Say no to a new store credit card
    Time it takes: 35 seconds

43. Check yes to reinvesting your dividends
    Time it takes: 35 seconds

44. Say no to an extended warranty
    Time it takes: 35 seconds

45. Fill your tank with regular
    Time it takes: 35 seconds

46. Swipe your debit rather than credit card
    Time it takes: 35 seconds

47. Delete any e-mail asking for account information or your social security number.
    Time it takes: 35 seconds