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    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 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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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