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They became millionaires by budgeting and controlling expenses, and they maintain their affluent status the same way.

Why do I continue to write about rich people? It is not for the benefit of rich people! What I write is designed to enlighten those who are confused and misinformed about what it means to be rich. Most Americans have no idea about the true inner workings of a wealthy household.

All too often financial advisors have a narrow focus. They sell investments and investment advice. They don’t teach thrift and budgeting. Many find it embarrassing, even degrading, to suggest to clients that their lifestyle is too high.

Wealth is more often the result of a lifestyle of hard work, perseverance, planning, and, most of all, self-discipline.

wealthy individuals are unaware that the habits

There are a million ways to get wealthy, and plenty of books on how to do so. But there’s only one way to stay wealthy: some combination of frugality and paranoia.