Most families in America aren't saving nearly enough. While cutting spending is common advice for those looking to step up savings, it's important to also focus on the other side of the equation: earnings.

The more you earn, the more money you'll have available to save for retirement, an emergency fund, and all the other things you should be saving for but probably aren't. And, the good news is, while there's a limit to how much you can cut spending, there's no limit to how much extra you can earn. 

So, how can you boost your earnings to get the income necessary to accomplish financial goals? Follow these seven key tips. 

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Source: Fool.com