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How 30 Everyday Millionaires Are Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer

Millionaires from the My First $1 Million series tell us how they're talking with their kids about money, balancing inheritance splits and sharing their wealth.

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Millionaires from the My First $1 Million series tell us how they're talking with their kids about money, balancing inheritance splits and sharing their wealth.

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