Everyone wants to be financially secure, but finding the road to that security is a completely different story. Although very seldom is it done, real wealth can be created by putting away money from your 9 to 5 job everyday. The truly wealthy people out there have found many different ways to secure their wealth. But unfortunately, there are many others out there willing to prey upon us all to strip us of our hard earned money with get rich quick schemes.

So how can you create wealth these days? Let's be upfront, get rich quick schemes just don't work. You might find one exception to the rule, even though we know building long term wealth takes time and hard work. Sometimes working hard is not enough, wise investing and working with your money is usually the surest way to create wealth.

Creating wealth with stocks and bonds is wise. Risky investments are around us all the time, but if you do your homework, you can build your portfolio steady and surely over the years. Keep in mind, if you don't know what you are doing, leave it up to the professionals. There is much to be said about day trading, but it can also be very risky if you aren't educated enough.

Real Estate is also usually a good investment. However, trends in real estate fluctuate so you need to know if the market is prime to purchase. Often people will purchase forclosed homes in disrepair and "flip" them by renovating them and selling them in a short time for a profit. Or, rental properties can earn you money to stock away. Be careful when buying in a downward market. It could be tricky to sell again fast, therefore creating a burden of carrying an extra mortgage until it sells. But if you make smart decisions, real estate is a good way to create wealth.

Building an extra income online is one avenue that most people don't think of. However, many millionaires are created through network marketing and affiliate marketing programs online. In fact, network marketing is even being taught in some colleges around the country, which shows you how viable it is in creating wealth. Network marketing is now considered a legitimate business model for this century.

Importantly though, we all must remember that if we do not handle our money correctly, wealth cannot be created. Living beyond our means is what most Americans seem to do these days. It's nice to splurge for an expensive car, watch, clothes and other material goods. But, with the right counseling and money management, you can spend thriftly and be on your way to creating wealth for retirement when you want.

Remember never to give your money to someone that will make you money over night. As we said in the beginning, get rich quick schemes just don't work. It will take hard work and dedication to make sure your hard earned money builds for you.