One in three Americans believe they have an idea they think could one day make them wealthy, according to new poll.
From writing the next big novel to a hot stock tip or turning an invention into product, the survey found 33% saying they feel they have a tantalizing idea they think could make waves in the market.
And if that doesn’t come to fruition, there’s always pure hope for 19% of the respondents, who have a strong feeling that they’ll one day win big in the lottery.
The survey, conducted by Talker Research in partnership with Wealth of Geeks, found 17% of those with a wealth-generating idea hoping to use an inheritance or some family money.
Men were significantly more likely to feel confident that their idea was going to make them wealthy—39% vs. 26% of women.
Four in ten of those currently holding onto a wealth-driving idea want to start a business or service—and one quarter (26%) believe it is a game-changing product that’s never been done before.
From energy-creating mushrooms to a new type of burger or fresh ideas using AI to blow away the competition, many Americans are quietly working away on their big hope for later-day success.
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A new type of ceiling fan, ideas for a new social media platform or plans to launch an irresistible food truck were among the broad concepts for which these Americans were hatching plans.
Many are also putting hope in their creative endeavors by working on the next great American novel or developing the music they one day hope to share with the world.
But while many harbor an optimism that their finances could take a turn for the better, not all of us have faith that fortune will come our way.
Just 10% of those polled describe themselves as ‘very lucky’ when it comes to money, with 21% ‘somewhat lucky.’
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That might be why 39% say they’ll need some sort of luck or financial windfall in order to be comfortable later in life and 10% are relying on inheritance to feel the same way.
Luckily, a whopping 27% say they also have a stock tip they believe has the potential to make them a millionaire.
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