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5 Stats That Show American Workers Are More Prosperous Than Ever

Politicians are known for telling voters how bad things are. It’s a refrain that never seems to change regardless of the actual economic condition of a nation or community, and it’s practiced by those on both the political left and right. “The average American is working longer hours for lower wages,” Senator Bernie Sanders is…

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Your Pessimism Is Ridiculously Inaccurate

Because its denial is incessantly repeated, the following truth must be incessantly restated: we ordinary Americans are fabulously rich and getting richer. The irony is that we are so very materially prosperous – with a prosperity that is shared by nearly all Americans – that we take our happy condition for granted. Most of us don’t see…

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The 7 Most Important Factors for Getting Rich

Some people believe that becoming rich is a question of luck. I disagree. Whether chance presents you with a good opportunity or not is not the key question. Rather: –  Do you actually recognize the opportunity in front of you? Or do you fail to appreciate it for what it is? As the Swiss author…

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How Kids Create Wealth By Trading Halloween Candy

Last year, we spent a lovely evening with friends enjoying a dinner of baked potatoes with homemade chili garnished with bits d’bacon and locally-sourced shredded cheddar–the nearest Target isn’t that far, after all–and served with a sour cream reduction. Even the kids, who had gathered in the downstairs playroom to trade Halloween candy, liked it. And trade they did. I…

How to Become the 1% (It’s Easier Than You Think)
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How to Become the 1% (It’s Easier Than You Think)

This summer, thousands of moms and dads will load their children onto buses and hug them goodbye as they head off to camp to pursue their childhood dreams. Many of these kids will devote their time to practicing their curveballs and base stealing on the diamond. Undoubtedly, all of them will be dreaming of becoming…

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Actually Bernie, The Middle Class Is Thriving, Not Dying

One of the major talking points across the political spectrum in 2016 has been the so-called “death of the middle class.”  From Trump’s plan to uplift average Americans on his quest to “Make America Great Again”, to Sanders’ dream of massive wealth redistribution, candidates on both sides of the aisle have engaged in tremendous class-warfare…