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Are you wealthy, or do you think you’re wealthy? — You might think if you earn a million dollars or six figures through a salary that, you are wealthy. According to Robert T. Kiyosaki, this isn’t true wealth. The average person would find this salary a good stinking deal. Robert challenges you to rethink this. And here’s why. A person…

You’re the only one who will ever exploit YOURSELF — Common Thoughts/Statements Of The Middle Class “Why does our employer pay us so little?” “I wish my employer treated and valued me better.” “I’m underpaid. I should be paid more for my work.” “I’m not going to stand for this kind of treatment any longer.” “My employer is exploiting me and getting more out of me…

Society is too short-term oriented — As you age, one thing will increase if you’re financially productive. Your income. But with income increases comes responsibility, and many of us don’t want to deal with responsibility. We want to have fun and enjoy life. It’s no fun not spending more money as your income increases, but it’s…

Your home isn’t yours until you own it outright; it’s the banks — Your average person won’t own their home until they complete 30 years of payments. But that time continues to grow because many people get caught up in the “upgrade cycle.” What Is The Upgrade Cycle? Many people stay in their homes for the entire 30 years. But just as many people don’t stay in their…

One of the biggest productivity destroyers — 1 Year Of No TVs In My Home I’m heading into my one-year mark of not owning a TV. It’s one of my little experiments. I watch TV occasionally, but it’s much less frequent since I don’t own a physical TV. TV feels good. It’s a comfort mechanism. Even though I didn’t spend much time in front of…

Too many delay experiences for no good reason — While I was cleaning out my car, a guy told me if he were a millionaire, he would pay to get his car cleaned. My curious self wondered why a person would need to be a millionaire to get someone to clean their car. It’s an affordable service that can…

Who's in control? — It's tough out here. There is a constant supply of more stuff to buy. The stuff looks good, feels good, and gives that temporary high of having a new thing. On top of these variables, most people around us are constantly obtaining new stuff. …

Do the opposite and avoid vice-like conformity — Though this is slowly changing, women are historically less economically successful and independent than men. To shift this dynamic, actions must be taken, which I’ve implemented myself to create financial independence. 10 Ways Women Can Increase Financial Independence 1. Don’t rely on others to cover or help cover your financial expenses. Never rely on others to cover your financial expenses. Maintain self-sufficiency. Don’t seek a savior. Don’t seek a helping…