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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life. You may worry about what your heirs would do with your hard earned millions. I hate to be taken advantage of in a financial transaction, just as I did when poorer.

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Should You Accept Family Money?

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If you understand why your parents are offering support, you may make a better decision on whether or not to accept it. They may be offering it for their own benefit, more than yours. Parental pride in ‘my daughter the doctor’ may play a role in their desire to fund at least part of school expenses.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

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Even if you aren’t invested in the market, you wonder if this will ripple down to you in the form of more job losses, higher prices, inflation, benefit reductions and belt cinching. I may replenish our supply of fuel oil, matches, candles, lamp oil and wicks. What Should You Do In a Market Downturn?

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