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Podcast 24: Unconventional Path to Becoming a Millionaire

by Flexo on October 4, 2009. Podcast 2 comments.

Our guest on today’s podcast is Jen Smith, the “Millionaire Mommy Next Door.” By age 40, Jen had become a self-made millionaire and she and her husband are now financially independent, stay-at-home parents. In our interview, Jen describes her path from minimum-wage jobs to financial freedom. Jen has appeared on The Montel Show and shares with ... Continue reading this article…

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Let’s Stop Envying Millionaires

by Flexo on June 8, 2009. Wealth and Affluence 11 comments.

It is a shame that people are still fascinated with the idea of being a millionaire. According to an online etymology dictionary, the word “millionaire” was first seen in print in 1826, a year when having a net worth of one million dollars was an amazing accomplishment. An inflation calculator puts this into perspective; ... Continue reading this article…

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Rich People Spend Their Time Stressed

by Flexo on June 24, 2008. Career and Work 13 comments.

The American Dream in terms of being wealthy, is to work only four hours a week, outsource your tedious chores to those whose time is worth less than yours, and to put your feet up and relax while being pampered from all sides. With more money, you’ll get there, right? It turns out that wealth ... Continue reading this article…

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Most Wealthy Individuals Earned, Not Inherited, Their Wealth

by Flexo on April 18, 2008. People 12 comments.

When I first read The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley and William Danko, it didn’t inspire me. It’s not that I disagreed with the authors, but I found the book uninteresting. It was one of the first financial books I read after beginning Consumerism Commentary, and it came highly recommended from readers ... Continue reading this article…

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How Liz Pulliam Weston Became a Millionaire

by Flexo on April 3, 2006. Wealth and Affluence 7 comments.

Let’s face it: if she (and her husband) can, you can, too! While acknowledging that a million bucks ain’t what it used to be, Liz, a columnist for MSN Money, shared her secrets about how her family’s net worth climbed to $1,000,000. There were no game shows or “reality” TV appearances. According to Liz, ... Continue reading this article…

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