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James Hendrickson

10 Reasons You’re Not A Millionaire Yet

Photograph of a migrant mother, 1936.  Image by Dorothea Lange.  Image in the public domain.
Photograph of a migrant mother, 1936, by Dorothea Lange. Image in the public domain.

There seems to be an impression that the reason that people aren’t able to become millionaires is that they don’t work hard enough. The truth is that hard work is only part of the story in becoming a millionaire. That’s not to say that you don’t have to work hard. You do. But you also need to avoid the many situations which end up being the real reason why you aren’t able to build wealth.

It’s important to note that a single issue is likely not what’s keeping you from millionaire status, but a combination of several of the actions and decisions you’ve made. And, yes, there are exceptions to the rules, but then there are also people who win the lottery — and would you really bet your retirement on winning the lottery? Here are 10 reasons that could very well be a contributing cause of why you’re not currently a millionaire:

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