How to Tell if You're Rich

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How to Know if You're Rich?

You know you're rich if you have all you want and have some money left over. "He who is richest is not one who has the most - it's the one who needs the least"

You know you're rich by the real friends (not business associates) you have.

You know you're rich when you give time and money to others who are less fortunate.

The billionaire with no friends (Howard Hughes, John D. Rockefeller, etc.) were not rich. They died unhappy.

This article only discusses money, not being rich.

Bruce of KY @ Aug 27, 2009 21:26:54 PM

republicans?

Jm..

republicans believe people should work for what they get...not be given things....how does that translate into a ritzy lifestyle....being conservative(republican) only means you use what you earn...

et of TX @ Aug 14, 2009 13:10:41 PM

Faith and hope and prayer for our leaders to help us all

Sometimes as you know it's easier to point fingers at someone than do something worthwhile to change or improve something. As the greatest nation on earth we have the ability to help our leaders help us to be a better nation. Republicans always say no to change because of thier ritzy lifestyle and power pleasures. The democrats look for ways to change things to improve the poor and middle class. Why not help our president succeed and help him succeed. His success will help our nations health and the world. It is sad and shameful that some people will do anything to stop success and improvement. Jealousy and corruption is the evil in many politicians. All those in recent scandals should give up all they have by force and be mandated to be servant to the public for life. Maybe the corruption in future politicians will cease. But we are asking too much aren't we. So that is why we need to prevail and pray for our leaders and Mr. Obama, he has a family as we all do. I pray that he is successful.

JM - El Paso, Texas of TX @ Aug 13, 2009 00:39:14 AM

whats worth more?

In My Opinion its best to be LUCKY than to be rich , but better to be RICH AND LUCKY.

Bill of FL @ Jul 28, 2009 19:23:32 PM

responsibility and work

We as a society bought into the idea that it is OK to farm out the best and the brightest to obestiy and early death and let the young people pay the bills. The human was made to work. The older people are supposed to provide their maturity to the work force.

I am still working at 72 and love it. I suggest those that were considering early retirement re-arrange their thinking and get used to be productive.

cato2 of MD @ Jul 17, 2009 16:54:57 PM

Middle age working woman..

WITH THE ECONOMY THE WAY IT IS, I CAN'T IMAGINE, RETIRING, I'M 58, BEEN SAVING, 401K, AND EXTRAS, BUT, I DON'T SEE IN THE NEAR FUTURE, ANY WAY FOR ME, TO RETIRE. ESPECIALLY AT AN EARLY AGE, 62 WAS MY ORIGINAL GOAL, NOW DEATH OR USPS CLOSING IS LOOKN LIKE REALITY.

SOME ELSE REMARKED ABOUT BEING BLESSED, WITH HEALTH, AND ABLE TO WORK, NO BIG BILLS, OR HOUSE PAYMENTS, NO NEW CAR PAYMENTS, I GUESS IN THE END RESULT OF THIS SUBJECT, I'M LUCKY. BUT , IN NO WAY, DO I SEE AN END, OR A WAY OUT. BUT, I'M ONE OF FEW THAT'S ENJOYED LIFE, WHILE, TIMES WERE GOOD. AND GLAD I DID.. GOD BLESS AMERICA...........

GLOW of FL @ Jul 12, 2009 08:40:41 AM

Re: Rich " The Real Definition"

Mike i could not agree with anymore! that take (comment) was like MJ last shot of the bulls in 98. i tell people all the time what you just said.

Irie Pacific of HI @ Jun 30, 2009 00:02:24 AM

how to know if you're rich

Although I know this article is in terms of riches from a "financial/economic" point of view, there are riches to be considered beyond money. Many individuals have been blessed with money and material wealth - but there are others who are "rich" through family, friends, etc. These "riches" don't pay the bills, but they often bring a level of happiness that eludes individuals whose only "wealth" is within the pocketbook and the acquisition of material goods.

lin of OH @ Jun 29, 2009 23:36:40 PM

you are still living like before then you are probably rich

since everyone have conceren about how to save money if you see someone still living in the same life style then they are rich to me.

winkelsh of NJ @ Jun 29, 2009 16:43:49 PM

Rich "The Real Definition"

If you have to worry about paying a bill, then you’re not rich. Worrying about paying a bill includes all purchases made with a credit card for any desired product you want. If you can't go on a vacation when you want to, then you’re not rich. If you have to do something you don’t like to acquire more money, then you’re not rich. If you’re not doing what you love to do all day and everyday, then you are not rich. Rich can be different from person to person, but it must contain the list above for you to actually believe and know your rich. The real definition by Mike Marroquin

Mike Marroquin of FL @ Jun 29, 2009 16:38:27 PM

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The global economy is mysterious, even scary. Chief Business Correspondent Rick Newman connects the dots. In addition to his writing for U.S. News, Rick is the co-author of two books: Firefight: Inside the Battle to Save the Pentagon on 9/11, and Bury Us Upside Down: The Misty Pilots and the Secret Battle for the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

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