By Angela Mae
Publication Date: 2026-02-02 12:00:00
There are roughly 7.9 million millionaires in the United States — up 562,000 in the last year alone. As the average net worth rises, you might be wondering how to join the ranks and become a millionaire yourself.
We asked artificial intelligence (AI) search engine Perplexity how to turn $10 into $1 million. Here’s what it said and how viable the advice might be.
There Are Several Strategies
According to the AI tool, there are three main strategies for turning $10 into $1 million. The methods are: long-term, realistic strategy, moderate-risk with high-effort method and the high risk but low-probability gamble.
None of these are without risk — as the inclusion of the term “gamble” indicates. And there’s a definite time commitment. That said, if you’re looking to become a millionaire with such a small starting sum, there’s hope.
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Realistic, Long-Term Strategies
According to Perplexity, there are two viable long-term methods to turn that $10 into $1 million. The first is to invest that $10 into a diversified index fund, potentially the S&P 500. With regular contributions of about $100 a month, and with an average annual return of 10%, you could reach millionaire status in about 35 to 40 years due to compounding interest.
You’ll often find financial experts who support investing for the long haul…