The Concept of Money that Gen Z Will Probably Never Pinpoint

I’ve seen people break friendships because one was paying more than the other and thought it was competition.

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I once had a neighbor who always knocked on my door asking for money (I don’t know if she wanted to date me).

I told her I was a broke student and she couldn’t give me anything.

It was very strange and happened at least once a week. She was in her 36s and working.

One day, I got fed up when she knocked on my door (I think I was stressed because of school exams and driving school — it was happening at the same time) and said: Yes, I have some money for you.

I asked her to hold out her hands and I gave her maybe 5 dollars in coins that I had in a change jar. She never bothered me again.

Some people want to show that they have more money than their neighbors (lifestyle inflation), while others prefer to go unnoticed.

Those who prefer to go unnoticed are betting on “stealth wealth”. — And there are only advantages to this.

• You stay humble

• You’re not always expected to pay for everything

• Authentic relationships (you won’t be appreciated for money)

• You don’t have to feel obliged to keep up with everything (car, etc.)

• You can follow your own financial plan (this avoids unsolicited advice)

Stop Saying You Have a Lot of Money

The camouflage of people with Stealth Wealth is working at the highest level. They drive normal cars, wear normal clothes, and live in normal houses.