Money Lessons Learned from Famous Movies
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1. Getting your foot in the door is half the battle–Secret of My Success
2. If you are not smart, let a smart person handle your finances–Forrest Gump
3. But, never let an untrained family member or friend handle your finances.–Rocky 5
4. Avoid prison, as the markup on goods in 20% or higher–The Shawshank Redemption

5. Betting your means of transportation ( Mellenium Falcon) in a poker game is not the brightest idea–Star Wars
6. The things you own end up owning you.–Fight Club
7. Denting cans in supermarkets can save you money–Big Daddy
8. Understanding exactly what your customers want can be very profitable–Risky Business
9. Always keep some extra cash around the house for emergencies–National Treasure

10. Pay attention to current exchange rates–EuroTrip
11. Running for office can cost you millions–Brewster’s Millions
12. When buying real estate, pay attention to zoning restictions–Old School
13. You can make money donating blood, plasma and “other fluids”–Road Trip
14. Don’t risk your livelihood in a bar fight–Bull Durham

15. Beware of generating money from questionable sources–The Firm and The Devil’s Advocate
16. Don’t underestimate the value of the treasures in your attic–The Goonies
17. Insider training can lead to disaster–Wall Street
18. Sometimes the pursuit of money is not worth it–The Perfect Storm

19. Don’t assume that your X-mas bonus will be the same as last years–National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
20. Never speculate on Frozen Orange Juice Futures–Trading Places
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1. Getting your foot in the door is half the battle–Secret of My Success
2. If you are not smart, let a smart person handle your finances–Forrest Gump
3. But, never let an untrained family member or friend handle your finances.–Rocky 5
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2. If you are not smart, let a smart person handle your finances–Forrest Gump
3. But, never let an untrained family member or friend handle your finances.–Rocky 5
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