How To Save Money: Paying Off Credit Cards, Cutting The Cord And 18 Other Tips

This article originally appeared on the Motley Fool.

Saving money takes discipline.

It means forgoing things you want and making tough choices, which can be tough in our consumption-focused society. However, saving money can make it easier to get what you  really  want, whether it's buying your dream house, starting a business, or retiring early. Whatever it may be, having cash in the bank (or invested wisely) brings you closer to that goal.