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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

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Some might find it surprising that a millionaire would want to keep working. Many millionaires, me included, spend years of their life working and building up their wealth to reach the point where they have those millions. I am not to that point yet, but many very wealthy families worry about the safety and security of their members.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

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My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Those of us who have been around awhile remember much higher rates – even up to 14% on CDs at one point. Why be a saver stooge?

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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How can you find the time to help your young child take the right steps towards financial literacy? As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. What Can Young Children (up to age eight) Learn? Food Related.

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