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: Retired Middle School Teacher, 68
"Don't wait for our education system to teach you how to manage your money. Find those who have made it, pick their brains and start saving earlier."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Retired In-House Corporate Lawyer, 74
"I'm the millionaire next door in old sneakers and worn jeans. My neighbors, friends and relatives would be shocked to know our net worth."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Self-Employed Trader, 50, San Francisco
"Stop believing everyone is smarter and better than you and that you'll never make it. Bet on yourself and make it happen!"
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Oil Industry Engineering Manager, 67
"I never imagined that I was going to be able to make my first $1 million at age 39 from salary savings and investments alone."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Retired Military Veteran, 60, Virginia
"Walk every day, eat better, sleep better. It's not all about the cash amount, but your health, too. Health is wealth!"
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Construction Industry Product Manager
"I had a burning desire to be financially independent and a willingness to delay gratification in order to obtain that independence."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Retired Educator/Administrator, 67
"There may be some lean times and some difficult times. Successful people stay the course and do not give up when things get tough."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Retiree From Sales Industry, 73, South Carolina
"We have always been disciplined savers, active investors, always lived below our means and never carried any credit card debt."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Biopharmaceutical Senior Manager, 45, Massachusetts
"If you have big goals, adversity comes with the territory. I'd rather work through those challenges than be a rudderless ship."
By Joyce Lamb
