The Millionaire Next Door

About this episode

The episode explores the factors contributing to wealth accumulation in America, including social and cultural influences.

It turns out that the key to wealth is buying the right kind of watch, marrying the right kind of wife and being the right kind of white. Where to find us: Our PatreonOur merch!Peter's newsletterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources: Uneasy StreetA Century of Wealth In AmericaFamily, Education, and Sources of Wealth among the Richest Americans, 1982–2012Wealth Elite MoralitiesThe insane growth of America’s millionaire classThe Extraordinary Rise In The...

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Hobbes, Peter Shamshiri

Topics covered

• wealth
• socioeconomic status
• American culture
• marriage
• consumerism

Keywords

• wealth
• millionaire
• socioeconomic
• marriage
• consumerism
• American culture
• success

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Uneasy Street, A Century of Wealth In America, Family, Education, and Sources of Wealth among the Richest Americans, 1982–2012, Wealth Elite Moralities, The insane growth of America’s millionaire class, The Extraordinary Rise In The...

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