>> I just teased you
You did a good job of it <lol>. Thanks for clearing that up, IK. When you showed interest in finding a guru, I became concerned about your prospects for long term financial health.
>> Whatever result, I try to teach my children how to manage money, balance checkbook, and accumulate wealth.
Both my children have graduated college, are well employed in their chosen professions, and are contributing to their company ira plans. That makes me feel very successful as a parent, which is the most difficult job of all. I gave them copies of The Millionaire Next Door to help them understand common factor among those who accumulate wealth - spending less than they make.
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