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Dreaming of thatseven-figure bank balance?

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For Steven Keys and his wife, Lauren, its not a dream anymore.

We invested in ourselves by learning as many skills as we could, he shared.

Instead of splurging on luxuries when they landed their first real jobs, they took a different route.

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You might be wondering where they put all that money.

Keys broke it down: Our favorite index fund ETFs are VTI, VXUS and BND.

These are all total market funds which passively produce income and capital gains with high diversification and low fees.

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Their previous smart money moves gave them the freedom to take this risk without jeopardizing their financial security.

Regardless of whether the business is successful, were already set for life!

Keys and his wife arent financial prodigies orSilicon Valley wunderkinds.

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Theyre everyday people who made smart, consistent choices with their money.

Their story is a good reminder thatbuilding significant wealthis within reach even on a middle-class salary.

So the next time youre tempted by an unnecessary purchase, remember the Keys approach.

Your future millionaire self might thank you!

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