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How to Marry a Millionaire
From your Investing for Beginners Guide

Judging by emails, this is something on a lot of your minds. Want to marry into serious money? No problem. Just follow these simple guidelines.

Difficulty Level: Hard    Time Required: A few weeks - Several Years


Here's How:
  1. Educate yourself. Study classical literature, music, and art. Like minds attract; if you don't know the difference between Debussy and Dickens, you aren't going to snag anyone with class.
  2. Spend money. Money is attracted to other money. Your future spouse has to be able to see themselves with you.
  3. Go to where the rich mix and mingle. You have to get yourself seen... cut your hair, lose weight, get a manicure, and go for it.
  4. Don't appear too eager. People are looking for a partner, not a dumb, air headed pom pon girl.
  5. Rent a copy of "How to Marry a Millionaire" with Lauren Becall and Marilyn Monroe. Take notes.
  6. If you get in a position where they are buying jewelry, cars, etc., for you, sell them and invest the cash! That way, if the relationship doesn't work out, you've already managed to save enough money to stop working.
  7. Study business - the more you know, the better.
  8. Above all, don't talk about money! Avoid the topic entirely or risk being thought of as a gold-digging whore. This is not the image we are going for.


Tips:

  1. Remember... if you do get to the altar, pre-nups are NOT your friend!





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