Wealth

A Silent Recession: Why You Might Feel Bad Despite A Good Economy

If you’ve been feeling down despite the apparent strength of the economy, I can relate. Despite stocks, real estate, and other risk assets reaching all-time highs, there seems to be a growing silent recession among Americans. Here are the primary reasons why I believe some of us don’t feel better despite the apparent strength of […]

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Net Worth Serenity: When Feeling Bad Is No Longer Allowed

After receiving significant criticism for my post, Embrace Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck To One Day Be Free, I find myself contemplating the existence of a net worth level that brings about serenity and inner peace, prohibiting one from feeling troubled. Is there a financial threshold beyond which emotional turmoil becomes unacceptable? Despite my attempt to turn a

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Fewer Self-Made Millionaires Than You Think: A Problem?

Everyone aspires to be a self-made millionaire, but surprisingly, there are fewer self-made millionaires than commonly thought. Before finding out the answer, what percentage of millionaires do you think are self-made with no inheritance or significant financial help from their parents or relatives? Here’s a Bank of America Private Bank Survey of Wealthy Americans that

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