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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My spouse and I were that young, poor couple, sloughing away at our day jobs and scrimping and saving for years to build wealth. 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.

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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Making sure the grandchildren have the desired benefits enhances their peace of mind. I felt it would give them control over me in some fashion and fiercely wanted my independence. I wanted to prove myself.

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