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Do You Know What It Takes to Be a Millionaire? Test Your Knowledge

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Do You Know What It Takes to Be a Millionaire? Test Your Knowledge

Ever wonder what separates those who build a million-dollar nest egg from the rest, and whether you have what it takes to join their ranks? Take this quiz to find out.

Joyce Lamb's avatar By Joyce Lamb Published 7 July 2026 In Features

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For more than a year, we've been sharing the profiles of millionaires who've generously and honestly recounted how they made their first $1 million.

Our My First $1 Million series is at 61 profiles and counting (with many more to come) — from a novelist in New England and a 37-year-old banking executive (yes, 37), to the owner of a waste-hauling business and a retired middle school teacher.

Many of these millionaires have told strikingly similar stories about how they built their savings, and we noticed some trends among them, some of which we highlighted in the article 5 Key Insights We Learned From 50 First-Time Millionaires.

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They've had some retirement regrets, too, which we wrote about in 5 Things 50 Millionaires Wish They'd Known Before They Retired.

This time, though, we want to turn the spotlight on you. Have you been paying attention? Do you know what it takes to become a millionaire yourself (if you're not already one!)?

Take this quiz to find out. Don't worry if you miss an answer: You can follow the links below the quiz to brush up on your knowledge.

Please note that this quiz has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or financial advice.

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TOPICS Adviser Intel Get Kiplinger Today newsletter — freeContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Joyce LambJoyce LambSocial Links NavigationSenior Contributed Content Editor for Adviser Intel, Kiplinger.com

As Senior Contributed Content Editor for the Adviser Intel channel on Kiplinger.com, Joyce edits articles from hundreds of financial experts about retirement planning strategies, including estate planning, taxes, personal finance, investing, charitable giving and more. She has more than 30 years of editing experience in business and features news, including 15 years in the Money section at USA Today.

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