Five Financial Mistakes Successful People Never Make
How a person manages money significantly affects their long-term financial condition. But it’s not only about what you do with money, but also what you don’t do.
Financial coach Michela Allocca, the creator of the Break Your Budget financial education brand, who has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, shared five things she never does with her money and how she achieved financial success at a young age.
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“Allocca is the creator of the Break Your Budget financial education brand, with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. She shares five things she never does with her money and how she achieved financial success at a young age.”
““What you don’t do with your money is as important as what you do,” Allocca said, quoted from YourTango, on Saturday (7/3/2026).”
Here are some financial habits usually avoided by people who are financially successful.
According to Allocca, these habits are financially detrimental. She always ensures to return items that she does not truly like or need.
“If I don’t truly like it, I will return it, even if it’s troublesome or I have to pay a return fee,” she said.
She views storing unused items as the same as wasting money.
Even when paying return costs, the amount is usually far smaller than the price of the item purchased.
She recommends using a high-yield savings account.
“A regular savings account is a waste, whereas a high-yield savings allows you to earn as much interest as possible on the money you save,” Allocca said.
According to CNBC Select, this type of account offers higher returns than traditional savings accounts, so the money saved can grow more effectively.