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Greeland for USA? President Donald Trump reiterated his "very serious" intent to acquire Greenland, citing national security needs amid Russian and Chinese Arctic activity.www.morningdownload.com/p/greeland-for-usa

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The top 1% of Americans own 40% of the country's wealth, while the bottom 80% own only 7%

Do you know why?

Middle-class people obsess over WHAT to invest in—stocks, crypto, real estate, or mutual funds.

But The secret to wealth isn’t the asset itself. It’s YOU.

What separates the wealthy from the rest:

1️ Clarity: They know their goals—whether it’s freedom, security, or early retirement.

2️ Discipline: They focus on long-term results, not get-rich-quick schemes.

3️ Consistency: They invest regularly, even when the market’s a mess.

If you can develop these 3 qualities, the journey becomes much easier.

So, the next time you’re stuck deciding between high-risk crypto or a safe savings account, ask yourself:

👉 Am I playing the short game or the long game?
👉 Am I building wealth, or just chasing trends?

Financial literacy is not about following a set of rules but about creating an investment plan based on your risk tolerance and potential spending in the short run and in the long run.

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When I started my first job, I had big dreams.

I wanted to be a millionaire by 30, own a fancy apartment, and build a successful business.

Every paycheck felt like a step closer to my dreams.

Every time I got paid, I celebrated.

I bought the latest gadgets, and expensive clothes, or went to fancy restaurants.

It felt like I deserved it.

One day, I met my senior over a coffee. I greatly respected that person.

We were talking about life, and I mentioned how I am enjoying this new money.

He smiled and said something I’ll never forget:

“It is important to think like a millionaire before you have the money.”
At first, I thought, it was the boring old advice “Fake it till you make it”

But he meant something else.

“Millionaires don’t spend money to show they’re successful. They invest it to create more success.”

That was a lightbulb moment for me.

I realized being rich is really about putting your money where it grows: investments, skills, and meaningful experiences.

After that, I changed my habits. I started saving more and spending less on things I didn’t need. I put my money into things that helped me grow.

It wasn’t easy at first, but it was worth it.

These small habits helped me soon get financial independence and become debt-free.


Sometimes, a small conversation can change your entire perspective.


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1 year ago | [YT] | 2

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I'll be interviewing a CFP about retirement. What do you want us to cover? Comment below.

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Subscribers have asked for more YouTube live streams so starting this week I'll be livestreaming, covering the days stock and crypto news. What do you want me to cover?

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Do you try to hide your income or wealth from people?

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Is Bitcoin too volatile for a retirement portfolio?

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Jobs report: The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June, easing from a downwardly revised May tally of 215,000 jobs.

Wages: Wage growth cooled as anticipated, with average hourly earnings rising 0.3% for the month and slowing to 3.9% on an annual basis, its lowest rate in three years.

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We're watching inflation numbers this week, coming out on Friday.
Also, inflation may be higher than expected if Larry Summers is right.

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