Wealthy people tend to think differently about money. Here, the financial experts who give them advice explain what sets them apart
Bernard Doyle, at 73 years old, was astounded to discover in 2020 that there were insufficient funds in his pension account after following investment advice.
Nearly one in five (18%) of accounts include a bonus rate of 1.88% for nearly a year on average. Nearly half (44%) restrict the number of withdrawals, while 28% impose interest penalties for too many withdrawals and 16% have restrictions such as a high minimum balance or requiring customers to have a current account with them.
Nearly half of DIY investors (48%) said their investments dropped in value and 57% of Baby Boomers have had their investments drop in value, compared to 43% of Gen Z, 47% of Millennials and 49% of Gen X.
Many commenters questioned the wisdom of urging people into the stock market, arguing that fixed-rate savings accounts and tax-free ISAs already offer attractive returns of 45 per cent, with none of the potential losses.
Understanding your friendships from a perspective of financial inequality can help to realize that wealth often comes with hidden costs, including emotional stress and personal sacrifice.