{"id":111566,"date":"2025-08-26T15:35:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/111566\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T15:35:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:35:13","slug":"3-key-signs-youre-doing-better-financially-than-most-in-the-us-according-to-george-kamel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/111566\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Key Signs You\u2019re Doing Better Financially Than Most in the US, According to George Kamel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Being financially ahead of the average American isn\u2019t always obvious. Certain habits and choices can reveal you\u2019re in a stronger position with your finances<\/a> than most.<\/p>\n

Read More: 3 Signs You\u2019ve \u2018Made It\u2019 Financially, According to Financial Influencer Genesis Hinckley<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn More: 9 Downsizing Tips for the Middle Class To Save on Monthly Expenses<\/a><\/p>\n

In a recent video<\/a>, money expert George Kamel highlighted the key signs that show you\u2019re on the right track and building lasting stability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kamel mentioned that 53% of Americans report that they are living paycheck to paycheck<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Having money left over at the end of the month from a paycheck or having other sources of income means that there is extra money to put aside for retirement, an emergency fund, savings or other investments.<\/p>\n

Some other ideas to avoid living paycheck to paycheck and earn money on the side<\/a> are investing, starting a YouTube channel, cashing in on collectibles, or even doing minor repairs to household appliances or electronics as a part-time job.<\/p>\n

Check Out: Suze Orman\u2019s Top Tip for Building Wealth Is a \u2018Very Easy One\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Out of people living in the U.S., 40% said that their finances cause them to lose sleep, and a third admitted that they are distracted at work due to financial stress<\/a>, according to Kamel.<\/p>\n

Controlling expenses and living within your means is a good way to be less financially stressed. Having three to six months\u2019 worth of expenses saved for an emergency fund helps to provide a financial cushion and worry less about finances.<\/p>\n

When a person is able to watch where the money is going, it helps them be able to stick to a budget. And sticking to a budget takes away the stress of worrying because the bills will get paid.<\/p>\n

Investing at least 15% of household income in some type of retirement fund<\/a> like a Roth IRA or a 401(k) is what Kamel recommended.<\/p>\n

According to LendingTree<\/a>, in the first quarter of 2025, Americans had an average unpaid credit card balance of $7,321. Reducing high-interest debt<\/a>, which includes paying off credit cards and loans, will help free up available funds to put toward a retirement fund and is an indicator that one is in a better money position than most.<\/p>\n

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