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In reality, millionaires are far more nuanced than stereotypes lead us to believe.

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The city of Seattle, for example, ranks number two in the U.S. for millionaire density.

One in every 14 people in Seattle is a millionaire, according toThe Seattle Times.

Yet, it could be hard to recognize when youre in the presence of one.

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Why wouldnt you pay for a luxury plane seat if you have the money to do it?

Heres what a millionaire has to say about the benefits offlying coach instead of first class.

After selling his first big landscaping business, Clayton hit millionaire status at age 32.

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He could have easily started spending his money on first class seats, but there was one problem.

It didnt feel like something he would do, or really wanted to do.

Honestly, sitting in one of those slightly bigger seats up front just because you fork over extra dough?

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Thats not how I roll, said Clayton.

All of this has paid off for Clayton in ways he says a first-class ticket comes up short.

The simple act of flying coach now will pay off in theshort- and long-term.

Flying coach isnt just about saving a few bucks.

Its about makingsmart financial choicesthat add up big time.

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