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Illustrations by Brandy Kesl |
These people worked hard and had
some luck and should be very happy, but they're not. They
make up 17% of the wealthy* population.
- Average age: 55
- Self-made: built fortunes through working in professional
and managerial positions, making one or two particularly
good investments and not spending
- Live below their means
- Suspicious of showing their wealth -- fear they'll lose
it
- Among the least charitable
- Group includes the greatest percentage that admit they'll
do whatever it takes, including compromise principles, to
stay ahead
- Not especially financially savvy, but having financial
control is key
- Somewhat optimistic about their financial futures
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