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Ever wonder why experiences are so much more important than things? My friend, Mike, answers brilliantly!!!
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As we become, we must release the old versions of ourselves that no longer serve us.
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No debt, no problem. More debt, more problems. Most debt, most problems.
Generational Wealth: Does the Apple Fall Far From the Tree?
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Contrary to popular belief… wealthy families do not even stay wealthy, much less continue to increase their wealth across generations.
Visualizing America’s Average Retirement Savings, by Age
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The HIGHEST average is $609k. This translates (roughly) into $24k of income. We are NOT saving enough, we are not investing well.
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Always reading, always learning, Jonathan hand-selects these articles for readers each week. To view Jonathan’s curated articles from previous weeks, CLICK HERE.