Would you like to be a billionaire? Of course you would! We
all would! While being a billionaire probably won’t be a reality for all
people, that doesn’t mean you can’t spend and invest wisely. And, if you’re
still set on becoming a billionaire- well, it’s definitely worth a try. Here
are a few tongue-in-cheek tips for reaching “uber-rich” status.
Surround Yourself with the Wealthy
It pays to know the right people. By having rich friends, or
even better yet, rich relatives, you have “easy access” people who you can
learn all the money secrets from. You’ll also have a stockpile of people who
can lend you money for a start-up that you can then use to make your own money.
You’ll even have people who might just leave you a bundle when they pass on.
We’re being a little facetious, but research does show that if you surround
yourself with successful people, you’re more likely to find success of your
own, so there is something to be said for associating with the well-to-do.
Start Something New
If you really want to get rich, create a new trend! Mark
Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook, is living pretty darn comfortably, as are
Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy, who collectively created Snapchat. Of course,
you could also just plain invent something the way Bill Gates did. In any case,
creating something that catches on is an easy way to make billions.
Make Smart Investments
People like Warren Buffet, who wisely invested as the CEO of
Berkshire Hathaway, can live for years off of the profits of their investments.
The average consumer might not get lucky enough to become a billionaire, but in
all seriousness, investments can have big pay-offs if you choose them wisely.
A lot of the methods for becoming a billionaire that we’ve
presented are meant merely to entertain. However, if you truly do want to
maximize your money, having a good financial advisor who can help you to make
smart decisions with your money really is the way to go.