Tu: Social capital is the main difference between old and new money
Vivian Tu · Investing Expert: Your Step-By-Step Plan to Build Generational Wealth | Vivian Tu · Feb 5, 2026 · at 14:15
Financial educator Vivian Tu discusses class dynamics and financial terminology with Codie Sanchez.
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“I think the difference is social capital, and I'll explain.”
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