You might picture a millionaire cruising through designer boutiques or never thinking twice about price tags — but that’s not always the case. CNBC reported that the U.S. added a thousand new millionaires a day in 2024, and some of these financially successful people stick to surprisingly simple habits, like shopping at thrift stores.
It may sound unexpected, but for one self-made millionaire, browsing secondhand racks isn’t about saving pennies; it’s about mindset, value and even a little fun. GOBankingRates spoke with self-made millionaire Shanli Liu, finance expert and the managing partner of FreedomFolio, on why she continues to shop at thrift stores.
