How to build wealth: My journey beyond the American dream – Nicky Hassaballa
When I was young, I remember hearing other kids say, “I want to be rich when I grow up so that I can buy whatever I want.” Daily, I see how we are being sold the “American Dream” by showing us how we can make money, and when we make that money, we are shown what we can buy with that money, and after we buy that luxury car and home with a pool, we are told we will reach the height of our happiness in life. I bought into that dream but didn’t realize it. Being a first-generation American influences the relationship you have with money. I was frugal from a young age; I would put money into my savings with every paycheck and contribute to my 401k. The times I would spend money on myself were far and few between because I had to be sure that I had enough money in case of...