The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko Summary
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Discover why millionaires rarely drive luxury cars or live in upscale neighborhoods. Based on interviews with 500+ real millionaires, this eye-opening bestseller reveals the surprising habits that build true wealth - and why flashy consumers are often just one paycheck from bankruptcy.
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The Millionaires Among Us: Not Who You Think They Are
Imagine your neighbor in the modest house down the street who drives a ten-year-old Toyota. Would you believe they might be wealthier than the executive in the McMansion with the new BMW? This counterintuitive reality forms the heart of "The Millionaire Next Door." The typical American millionaire isn't who we think. They're the 57-year-old business owner who's lived in the same modest home for decades, wears off-the-rack suits, and drives a Ford or Toyota that's several years old. Only 1% drive current-year luxury cars, and nearly 40% buy their vehicles used. The data reveals something remarkable: two-thirds of America's millionaires are self-employed, often in unglamorous businesses like welding, pest control, or industrial cleaning services. These millionaires live on less than 7% of their wealth annually, occupy homes valued around $320,000, and received no inheritance. They work 45-55 hours weekly, invest 20% of their income religiously, and focus on tax-efficient strategies. Most importantly, they hold their wealth in appreciable assets-not depreciating luxury items. As wealthy Texans say about those who display wealth but don't have it: "Big Hat, No Cattle." The real millionaires are all cattle, no hat.
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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