We've all seen it on Instagram, someone posing on a private jet (which turns out they rented one), dripping head to toe in designer labels. Next to them? Typically, it's a Birkin bag, caviar, and a wine. For aesthetic decor, obviously. The ultimate "Rich Life Starter Pack". And sadly, we've been taught to believe this … Continue reading Why True Wealth Doesn’t Always Look Rich
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Emotional Spending: Retail Therapy of Regret Therapy?
"I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet." You know this famous quote, right? Yes, true, it's coming from Carrie Bradshaw, one of the characters in The Sex and the City series. And girl, did she mean it. From Manolos to vintage finds, Carrie made shopping look like a personality … Continue reading Emotional Spending: Retail Therapy of Regret Therapy?
The Dangers of Keeping Up with the Joneses
Do you still remember MTV's reality show "The Hills"? Interesting show, isn't it? Even though there a pros and cons about whether it was scripted or not, it doesn't matter. The fact is that the show was a huge success. Of course, the success came in one package with the stars themselves, two of them … Continue reading The Dangers of Keeping Up with the Joneses
From Janitor to Millionaire: Money Lessons!
In 2014, most of the American public was shocked by this fact. What is it? There's this guy, named Ronald Read, who lived as a gas station attendant for 25 years and then became a janitor for 17 years in Vermont, USA. He lived a humble, simple life. Drove an old car, wore flannel shirts, … Continue reading From Janitor to Millionaire: Money Lessons!




