Get Rich Quick

Want to become stinking rich? Of course, you can save your money in an AltaOne account and invest wisely with our various products. Or -- you can try to emulate the habits of the rich. We explored the World Wide Web to find data on what differentiates the wealthy from the not-so-wealthy. Here are some of the more interesting findings:

• The wealthy eat healthy — 70% eat less than 300 junk food calories per day.
• The wealthy set goals — 80% focus on accomplishing some single goal.
• The wealthy stay in shape — 76% exercise aerobically four days a week and 57% pay close attention to their calorie intake.
• The wealthy like to learn — 63% listen to audio books during their commute.
• The wealthy are thoughtful — 80% call their family and friends to wish them a happy birthday.
• The wealthy are goal-oriented — 67% have written goals.
• The wealthy avoid the television — 67% watch one hour or less of TV per day ...

... and they really avoid mindless television — just 6% watch reality TV.

• The wealthy pass on their habit to their offspring — 74% teach their success habits to their children.
• The wealthy are always learning — 86% believe in lifelong educational.
• The wealthy are readers — 86% enjoy a good book on a regular basis.
• The wealthy write down their plans — 81% keep a daily to-do list
• The wealthy like their jobs — only 6% are unhappy because of work.
• The wealthy are realistic — just 6% play the lottery on a regular basis.
• The wealthy floss regularly — 62% do so every day.
• The wealthy are optimistic — 98% believe the American dream is still possible.
• The wealthy are into people — 68% love meeting new people.

Here are a few more ...

• Most wealthy folks do not carry high credit card balances.
• The wealthy save for their seniority, and they usually start saving for retirement when they are young.
• Wealthy people set up automatic savings programs so they do not have to think about plopping money into a savings account.
• Many wealthy folks are early risers, with a high percentage accomplishing more before 8:00 a.m. than many people do all day.

We hope this blog helps to put all our members on a path to their own pot of gold. A good investment advisor may help, as well.

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