Tag: inherited wealth

Back Among The Living

June 25, 2025

My apologies for the extended absence. My non-writing life has been quite a mixed bag recently, and my work has suffered as a result. But the issues have all been resolved, and a somewhat more structured work schedule can now resume. Earlier this year, I received an email from a young lady. She had been … More Back Among The Living

The Cold Reality Old Money Knows Only Too Well

October 12, 2014

I’ve been lucky enough to have witnessed several rags-to-riches and, well, penny loafers-to-riches stories in recent years. Friends and colleagues have worked hard and done well, and I couldn’t be happier for them. Unfortunately, and sometimes shockingly, some of their other friends and family members have not been happy to see their success. And, to … More The Cold Reality Old Money Knows Only Too Well