Three small houses next to one large one
Many financially independent Americans aren't letting their wealth complicate their lifestyles.
  • Not all millionaires have big houses, boats, or fancy cars.
  • In fact, six of them told BI their strategies to grow wealth — and keep it — are the exact opposite.
  • "We aren't flashy with our wealth because money isn't our ultimate goal," one said.

Anthony Drew Gary, 35, and his wife had a combined $5,000 to their name a decade ago.

Now, the Indiana couple has a net worth of about $1.3 million.