Assets have intrinsic value and grow over time while throwing off cash flow; liabilities go down in value and consume your time, money, and energy

The fundamental wealth distinction: an asset puts money in your pocket over time, a liability takes money out. Wealthy people build portfolios of assets; financially struggling people accumulate liabilities while thinking they're building wealth.

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The fundamental wealth distinction: an asset puts money in your pocket over time, a liability takes money out. Wealthy people build portfolios of assets; financially struggling people accumulate liabilities while thinking they're building wealth.

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    Assets Grow Over Time — Liabilities Drain Your Resources

    Assets have intrinsic value and grow over time while throwing off cash flow, whereas liabilities go down in value and consume your time, money, and energy