What Are the Four Types of Wealth?

By Wayne Rivers

8 minutes

Last updated March 5, 2025

When you think of the word “wealth,” what comes to mind? Money and financial resources of course! That’s a given. But what other kinds of wealth are there, and what’s their value? Can money really buy happiness? What makes a personally truly wealthy?

Please tune in this week as Wayne relates an article from George Stern outlining three other types of wealth that have little to do with finances. What are your thoughts? Are there other kinds of wealth that Wayne missed? Please share your comments with us at wrivers@performanceconstruction.com

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