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I am wealthy beyond measure.
I attract money in many ways, some that I can’t even see right now.
I am always supported, including financially.
I allow money to flow into my life without resistance.
I spend some of my money and enjoy it, guilt-free.
I have a perfect balance with my money: fun and enjoyment, with security and investment.
I am rich.
It is safe for me to be rich.
I have plenty of money, and it is always growing.
My money replenishes continuously. I spend and save with ease.
My past does not predict my future. I am wealthy.
I am more and more abundant each day.
I acknowledge the richness all around me, and it grows.
I appreciate all the ways in which I am currently supported.
Money brings me freedom.
I am worthy and deserving of huge amounts of money.
I attract more money than my wildest dreams.
Money is safe in my hands.
My wealth helps create great things in the world.
I allow myself to dream big.
I feel secure knowing I always have all the money I need.
I make great decisions around money.
I attract money now, and it can show up in unexpected ways.
I follow inspiration and heart-led ambition, which creates my rich life.
My wealth does not detract from anyone else.
It is okay for me to be wildly wealthy.
The richer I am, the more good I can share with the world.
I choose the path of least resistance. I let money flow to me.
Money is neither good nor bad; it simply is.
I release all negative conditioning around money and accept it as it is.
Money comes to me. I do not need to push or strive for it.
I relax, knowing that I always have the money I need.
I find creative and fun ways to make money,
I accept all forms of abundance in my life, knowing I deserve every bit.
Money is simply another energy form that flows freely to and from me.
Money is the world’s exchange system. There is nothing wrong with having money.
I grow richer each day.
I am financially abundant right now. I don’t need to wait for the future.
I acknowledge and appreciate every single cent, and that helps my money grow.
I am relaxed and fully supported.
I release worries about money. I feel safe knowing there is always more than enough.
I am tapped into the abundant flow of life, and that includes money too.
I am well supported and financially stable.
I can’t always see the way, but I know money is there whenever I need it.
Money comes to me with no effort at all.
I deserve the best in life.
The more I have, the more I can give.
Money supports me so I can live my best life.
Who better to have great riches than me?
I am generous and give to others without conditions.
It is so freeing to live without worrying about money.
I let go of the past and today step into my wealthy new life.
I receive money from work, investments, gifts, prizes, and in surprising new ways.
My life is rich with love, and money allows me the time to truly enjoy it.
Money is available to me at all times, in unlimited ways and amounts.
I am the same person with or without financial wealth, but money gives me freedom.
I forgive others for doubting my ability to have financial freedom.
I am very wealthy and also enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. I do not have to compromise.
I trust my inner knowledge around money. When I do, it multiples.
It is easy to make money. I see opportunity everywhere I look.
Each day I relax a little deeper into my financial freedom.
I now allow all avenues of financial abundance to open up to me.
I allow money into my life.
I have no guilt in wanting and attracting money.
I appreciate money for what it is, a vehicle for freedom.
Money comes to me in unexpected ways.
Making money is easy when I am in alignment with my highest truth.
I release and attract money. It is a simple, continuous exchange.
I have no doubts about the future. I am rich.
I release any past guilt or shame around wanting money.
I use my money wisely.
Money helps me create the world I want to live in.
I accept today’s wealth, whether big or small, as a sign of my growing fortune.
I am what a rich person looks like.
I release any stereotypes about wealthy people. I am rich, and I am me.
There are no limits to the money I attract.
I am only ever limited by my mind. Universal abundance is limitless.
I never hold tightly to money as I know it comes back to me easily.
Today is another day of my success story.
Others are inspired by my financial success.
Money is always there when I need it.
I have fun and let money support my everyday needs.
Money comes easily and often with little effort on my part.
No matter how today looks, I know, without a doubt, I am financially wealthy.
Amazing things happen to me.
I expect and accept money miracles.
I allow myself to enjoy luxurious things.
I am financially secure, and it makes me feel so free.
I am thankful for the security and freedom that money has helped me with today.
I was destined to be rich.
I have always felt rich, yet now I also allow in great financial wealth.
Money helps me take care of myself and others,
Because I love myself deeply, I know how to accept money into my life.
Good fortune and riches are drawn to me.
I focus on the good I already have and request more to keep coming.
I make money while I sleep.
I find new ways to make money which are easy and enjoyable.
I do what I enjoy, and I am rewarded well for that.
It is healthy to want money as it provides support and freedom.
It is allowed for money to come easily to me.
Source: Brandon Gaille
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Americans who forgot to file their taxes in 2020 & 2021 left $1 Billion unclaimed. The IRS is still holding this money. Source: Federal Trade Commission
In 2017 & 2018, students left $2.3 Billion and $2.6 Billion unclaimed by not submitting FAFSA each year, respectively. Source: U.S. Department of Education
Someone with a FICO credit score of 650 pays $40,000 more for the same $300,000 house as someone with a score of 750. Source: Bankrate Mortgage Calculator
23% of Americans, surveyed in 2020, said too much credit card debt was their #1 financial mistake of the last decade. Source: Lending Tree
On average, extending a car loan’s term by 12 months costs $1,000 in extra finance charges on the same exact car. Source: AAA Insurance
In 2020, the average American household carried $6,200 in credit card debt. Source: LendingTree
74% of people experience regret, conflicts with loved ones, or lack of funds after making impulse purchases. Source: Finder.com
In two separate 2020 trials, people who spent money on experiences (travel, meals, etc) felt happier than those who spent money on things. Source: Journal of Social Psychology
In its 97 year history the S&P 500 has never had a 10-year period of negative returns. Source: MacroTrends
48% of Americans over the age of 55 have saved $0 in retirement accounts. Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office
In 2017 alone, U.S. banks pocketed $34 billion in fees for overdraft “protection.” Source: CNBC
In 2019, the total amount of student debt in the U.S. was as large as the entire economy of Australia. Source: World Population Review
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