A rock star salary does not guarantee wealth. Whether you earn a little or a lot, when you blow it all, it's all gone.
How to Get Rich With a Normal Job
A rock star salary does not guarantee wealth. Whether you earn a little or a lot, when you blow it all, it’s all gone. The good news is that for every spendthrift who squanders a fortune, there’s a regular person with a regular salary who gets rich by living small, saving diligently, investing wisely and embracing an attitude of frugality and financial restraint.
"Oh, if I could go back and do it all over again, how differently I would have done it."
Many people dream of being rich, though what that means varies widely among people of different backgrounds and experience.
Take a look at your social media feeds and you’ll likely see at least one ad claiming to know the secret to quick riches.
This is what I've learned in three decades as a CPA, author and financial counselor: The richest and poorest Americans have the most debt.