Aging Single #12: The Wealth Ladder

About this episode

Peter McGraw discusses financial freedom and wealth building for singles with Nick Maggiulli.

What does financial freedom look like when you’re climbing solo? Peter McGraw talks with  Nick Maggiulli , author of  The Wealth Ladder , about the six levels of wealth, what changes at each stage, and how singles can build money—and a remarkable life—on their own. Love the show?  Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Peter McGraw

Guest: Nick Maggiulli

Topics covered

• financial freedom
• wealth
• singles
• money management
• personal development

Keywords

• financial freedom
• wealth ladder
• money
• singles
• personal finance
• wealth levels

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Wealth Ladder

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