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: Air Force Veteran, 68, Duluth, Ga.
"I realized that my investments made me more money that year than my military salary. That was an awesome feeling."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Early Retiree, 57, Western North Carolina
"I was tempted in my 20s to sell that stock I'd been given and buy a Corvette, but I resisted the urge, and I'm happy with how that worked out."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Retired International Finance Director, 68, Atlanta
"Taking things slow and steady and having a good life is best. Also, get a good tax person and a good estate attorney."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Retirement Coach, 69, Sammamish, Wash.
"I bought two bottles of champagne — one cheap and the other expensive — to remind myself it didn't matter."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Events Industry CEO, 65, Northern New Jersey
"Work hard and be totally honest. Own up to mistakes and protect your name and reputation above all other things."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Semiretired Entrepreneur, 64, Nashville
"Do the task or service incredibly well over a period of time. Be consistent. Don’t keep switching horses."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Literacy Interventionist, 59, Colorado
"It was good timing. I feel fortunate that I invested my inheritance in real estate in our rapidly growing market."
By Joyce Lamb
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My First $1 Million: Writer, 59, New England
"I thought of my late father and how excited he'd be. Not for the money per se, just for the achievement."
By Joyce Lamb
