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Politics

12 Government Policies That Quietly Protect the Wealthy

June 18, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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In the grand theater of politics, much of the focus is placed on helping the middle class and uplifting the poor. Speeches are filled with promises of fairness, equality, and opportunity. But behind the curtains, there exists a series of policies … [Read more...] about 12 Government Policies That Quietly Protect the Wealthy

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Making Money

7 Expenses That Rich People Let Someone Else Pay

June 18, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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When people think of the rich, images of fast cars, luxury vacations, and five-star restaurants usually come to mind. It’s easy to assume that wealthy individuals foot the bill for every single expense they rack up. But what often goes unnoticed is … [Read more...] about 7 Expenses That Rich People Let Someone Else Pay

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Saving Money

8 Ways to Build Wealth Without Even Trying

June 18, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Building wealth might sound like a constant hustle—a grind of spreadsheets, side gigs, and sleepless nights. But the truth is, growing financial stability doesn’t always require nonstop effort or a full-blown career in investing. In fact, wealth can … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Build Wealth Without Even Trying

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Finances & Money

8 Truths About Wealth That Will Make You Uncomfortable

June 17, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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There’s something about the topic of wealth that makes people squirm. It’s one of those subjects that provokes a strong reaction—envy, admiration, denial, or discomfort—because it pulls back the curtain on how the world really works. Society often … [Read more...] about 8 Truths About Wealth That Will Make You Uncomfortable

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Spending

7 Habits That Rich People Use to Control Spending Impulses

June 16, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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It’s easy to assume that people with wealth don’t need to worry about money. But in truth, many of the richest individuals got where they are—and stay there—because of the discipline they bring to their financial lives. They’ve mastered habits that … [Read more...] about 7 Habits That Rich People Use to Control Spending Impulses

Finances & Money

Greedy Kids: Are they entitled to their parents’ money?

July 31, 2007
By Clever Dude
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Reader Shawn pointed out this Q&A titled "My rich parents won't share" for me from CNN Money. A reader asks the following: I recently learned my parents have a lot more money than I thought. Had I known, I would have asked them for help in … [Read more...] about Greedy Kids: Are they entitled to their parents’ money?

Finances & Money

Review: Money…It’s Not Just for Rich People by Janine Bolon

July 12, 2007
By Clever Dude
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Janine Bolon emailed me a few weeks ago and asked if I would review her book Money...It's Not Just for Rich People! I considered whether I would be the best person for the job, but then realized I was the target audience for her book. I'm not a … [Read more...] about Review: Money…It’s Not Just for Rich People by Janine Bolon

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