The 8 best pieces of saving advice from real people who banked a fortune

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It's not always about how much money you make (pictured: Brandon, otherwise known as the Mad Fientist).

If ever I feel discouraged about my money - that I won't have enough to retire one day, buy a house, or take the vacations I want - I remember one thing: You don't have to start rich to become rich.

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I learned that important lesson from the dozens of people we've profiled on Business Insider, from early retirees to real estate investors to teachers turned travelers, many of whom saved their way to million-dollar net worths while earning an average salary.

Below, we've rounded up the best pieces of advice from these super-savers so you can begin to implement their successful strategies for building wealth.