My First $1 Million
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
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My First $1 Million: Graphic Designer, 63, Avon Lake, Ohio"This money brings me security. I don't wake up in the middle of the night, wondering how I'm going to live."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Mechanical Engineer, 69, Los Angeles"I am the classic 'millionaire next door.' I started saving in the company saving plan with my first paycheck at age 22 and never stopped."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Truck Driver, 60, Jordan, Minnesota"I took $50,000 out of my 401(k) at (age) 40 to buy a business. Three years later, the business was broke, and we were going to be foreclosed on our home."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Health Insurance Executive, 54, Arizona"I would tell my younger self to continue with your plan, but take a few more moments to let loose and create more experiences."
By Joyce Lamb
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How 30 Everyday Millionaires Are Navigating the Great Wealth TransferMillionaires from the My First $1 Million series tell us how they're talking with their kids about money, balancing inheritance splits and sharing their wealth.
By Joyce Lamb
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From 8th-Grade Stock Purchases to Self-Made Millionaire"We've got in savings, retirement accounts, trading accounts, etc., as much money as we've earned in our entire lifetimes!"
By Joyce Lamb
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It Took This Retired Arkansas COO 25 Years to Reach $1 Million"It is hard to deny yourself and family something you want when the money is there to have it, to convince them that the sacrifice is worth it in the long run."
By Joyce Lamb
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15 Years, 2 Kids and $1 Million: How We Reached Our GoalWe're able to make memories with our family, especially now that our kids are teenagers and have a limited amount of time before they move out.
By Joyce Lamb
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How a Realtor Hit $1M Through Early Investing, Rental Homes"I have not retired — I could. I just enjoy working. Now I am mentoring others on my team to help them grow and learn about investing and real estate."
By Joyce Lamb
