Millionaires: It Takes $7.5 Million To Be Rich

American Voices • Economy • ISSUE 47•11 • Mar 17, 2011

In a recent survey, 42 percent of millionaires said they didn't feel rich and would need assets of around $7.5 million or more to feel wealthy. What do you think?

“Fortunately, love and happiness still retail for around $4 million." ”
Gary Martini –
Compiler
“I get it. When I have $24, it's like, nothing. But the minute I hit $27, the world is my oyster." ”
Douglas Graham –
Unemployed
“Well, put yourself in my shoes. Do you have any idea what it’s like to look your kid in the eye and tell him we have to put off his dentist appointment until ExxonMobil announces its quarterly dividend?"”
Cynthia Stewart –
CEO

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