how to be a millionaire?

Answer 1

Grab your 8,645.76$ and change it into Japanese Yen.

Answer 2

To become a millionaire, according to Professors Richard McKenzie, of the University of California, Irvine, and Dwight Lee, University of Geogia, is almost a cakewalk. In their Futurist article (August/September, 1998) article "How almost Anyone Can Become a Millionaire," McKenzie and Lee say, "Most people in America got rich because they chose to do so, and they pursued a path to wealth that is wide open to most of the rest of us." In other words, becoming rich is a matter of choice. Let's look at it.

Suppose a 22-year-old college graduate, earning $30,000 a year makes a one-time $2,000 investment in the stock market. With a 10 percent compounded rate (which is the stock market appreciation over the last 50 years), that $2,000 would become $194,000 at age 70. The person wouldn't be rich; but neither would he have sacrificed much. Suppose our 22-year-old was more serious about becoming rich and invested $2,000 each year. At age 70, his wealth would exceed $2.1 million. Thus, the first step towards being a millionaire is to save consistently. In order to save consistently, you must avoid "irresistible" temptations; make do with less expensive cars and clothing and cheaper entertainment.

Another factor in becoming rich is education. Graduate from high school and attend college or some other form of post-high school training. But you have to choose your education wisely. Teachers can expect to earn half as much over their careers as engineers so teachers will find becoming rich tougher than engineers.

Among what McKenzie and Lee call auxiliary rules for becoming rich is: marry someone with an equal or higher education and stay married. Marriage seems to provide a stable institutional setting that promotes greater earnings, which affords greater savings. Married people not only earn more than single people; they also economize on the costs of running their households which allows for greater savings. The operative term is marriage not shacking up. The binding legal contract at the foundation of marriage reflects the couple's personal commitments to each other that gives them added incentives to pool resources. Survey data shows that married couples build up more assets than two single people or couples simply living together.

Becoming a millionaire takes time and requires some risk-taking. If you start out non-rich, don't expect to be rich before you're 50. While you're young, plan to take "reasonable" risks through investment vehicles like index mutual funds (which buy shares of all companies in the Standard and Poor's stock index) or one or more of the 8,000 mutual funds.

McKenzie and Lee point out that the process of becoming rich normally takes decades, sacrifice, dedication and perseverance. Becoming rich is not for everybody. Some people quite rationally may not choose to make the sacrifices of current consumption and enjoyment. Nothing's wrong with that. What the authors stress is that it's one thing to make a conscious choice not to pursue great wealth and another not to know the choice exists.

McKenzie and Lee demonstrate that greater wealth is possible for most Americans. That's a vital demonstration, particularly for black Americans whose political leaders preach they can't make it because of discrimination. The fact that four percent, nearly 11 million Americans are millionaires, most starting out with little or nothing, points to one aspect of America's greatness: By knowing where a person ended up, it's a risky proposition speculating about where he began.

Walter E. Williams

c53-98

December 14, 1998

Answer 3

Good Question !
I'll be glad to give you a practical demonstration about to be, and to behave, like a millionaire - as soon as I receive your remittance [preferably in cash] of a million US dollars !
:-)

Answer 4

It has taken me years.
Save and be careful how you invest.
Always save and build up your investment
Work for yourself
Real estate is generally a good thing.
Work for yourself if you think that you can.

Answer 5

i wish i knew too. i'm not even old enuff to buy lotto tickets.

Answer 6

* must work hard how to target big money. built yr own business as well as u r.
* if u have luck : try lottery .

Answer 7

bet your favorite numbers on the lottery,, hehe

Answer 8

working hard and optimize your skill will make u milioner

Answer 9

ask Well coz, he knows too well...

Answer 10

the easiest way?? or the hardest way???