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19 Things The Millionaire Next Door Won't Tell You

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Leonardo DiCaprio Great GatsbyAlthough having a million bucks isn’t as impressive as it once was, it’s still nothing to sneeze at.

In fact, Reuters reports that in 2009 there are 7.8 million millionaires in the United States. That’s a lot of people and the odds are one or two of them are living near you.

Heck, one of them might even be your neighbor.  In fact, the odds are very good that it is your neighbor.

But, Len, you don’t know my neighbor.  That guy doesn’t look anything like a millionaire.

Well, guess what? A millionaire who is truly financially savvy won't be easily recognizable. 

He always spends less than he earns

In fact his mantra is, over the long run, you’re better off if you strive to be anonymously rich rather than deceptively poor.



She knows that patience is a virtue

The odds are you won’t become a millionaire overnight. 

If you’re like her, your wealth will be accumulated gradually by diligently saving your money over multiple decades.



He serves his guests inexpensive coffee

When you go to his modest three-bed two-bath house, you’re going to be drinking Folgers instead of Starbucks.

And if you need a lift, well, you’re going to get a ride in his ten-year-old economy sedan.  And if you think that makes him cheap, ask him if he cares.  (He doesn’t.)

From LenPenzo.com



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