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title: What’s The Difference Between “Rich” and “Wealthy”?
description: This Kiplinger article explains why happiness is also a very helpful way to describe the difference between being rich and being wealthy.
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# [What’s The Difference Between “Rich” and “Wealthy”?](https://info.xmlfg.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-rich-and-wealthy)

 Written by [XML Financial Group](https://info.xmlfg.com/blog/author/xml-financial-group) | May 30, 2023 2:00:00 PM

Most of us know that being rich and being wealthy aren’t the same thing, but what is often less clear is what separates the two. One thing is for certain: being wealthy has much less to do with our assets and physical possessions than many people realize.

[Click here to read the article.](https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/being-rich-vs-being-wealthy-whats-the-difference)

 

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