Chapter 18

(Almost) Ten Tips on How Not to Become a Millionaire

In This Chapter

arrow Ignore the surprising wealth created by investing and earning average returns

arrow Ignore tax savings and employer matching

arrow Don’t tap your computer for powerful, wealth-building insights

arrow Give up before you start

arrow Try one get-rich-quick scheme

arrow Fake affluence

arrow Cave in to quitting a successful savings program

arrow Cave in to blowing your nest egg

You read the chapter title right. But let me explain a couple of things. First, about 15 years ago, I wrote a book about how to save a million dollars for one’s retirement. That sounds a little money-grubbing, I’ll agree, but my argument then (and now) is that most people need ...

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