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title: "Poor: Work to spend.Middle class: Work to borrow to spend.Rich: Build assets that feed them forever."
description: "Poor: Work to spend.Middle class: Work to borrow to spend.Rich: Build assets that feed them forever.You either own the board…Or you’re the board piece.Learn the rules. Then break the cycle."
type: "topic"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/topics/100000000163162.md"
published_at: "2025-07-26T13:07:19.000Z"
author: "[Tom Nash Updates](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/17075731)"
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# Poor: Work to spend.Middle class: Work to borrow to spend.Rich: Build assets that feed them forever.

Poor: Work to spend.

Middle class: Work to borrow to spend.

Rich: Build assets that feed them forever.

You either own the board…

Or you’re the board piece.

Learn the rules. Then break the cycle.

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.