Which one simple phrase has changed the way you think about money?

soulsaver

Every pound I save is a pound I don't have to earn.

But for br tax payers:  Every pound saved is £1.20 you don't have to earn...

eta I am BRTP

Mickey666

Never a lender nor a borrower be

Moneybear

We buy things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't like.

1882

Many a mickle makes a muckle!

EssexExile

"Dad, can I borrow some money to buy a car?" 
"No, save up and buy one when you can afford it". It's worked for me.

Gers

You can't take it with you.

No pockets in shrouds.

[Deleted User]

Another day another dollar

PParka

The power of compound interest

mgdavid

You cannot buy time

RestlessOverDebt

MovingForwards said:

Treat savings as another bill and pay it when the other bills are paid. 

I have never herd of that saying/perspective before... I find that rather profound; I like it!