Ask HN: What are fastest paths to financial success?

Real "The Millionaire Next Door." The basics are 1) get a decent job, 2) live below your means, 3) save and invest (mostly in low cost index funds or ETFs.) Do this for a couple of decades.

Finding three solid about-to-IPO companies would be like winning the lottery. You'll need more luck than you think. Take the luck out of the equation.

First, you need to make a lot of money. Credit to Monty Python for this tip.

For starters, always define your important goals in terms of clear and unambiguous metrics. For example: What are your criteria for 'financial success'?

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