I still shop at Target. The kids don't know that there are millions of dollars in each of their trusts, her husband added. My wife and I learned valuable lessons during our lean years when we struggled with our finances. We want our children to be well grounded in their lives too. The couple, like other millionaires across the country, are learning that although a financial benefit eases some stresses, the freedom it brings is a double-edged sword.
Money can bring out the worst in people.
Yes, it's really nice not to worry about bills, but the money can change people around you. People look at you and wonder how you can help them, how you being their friend can help them get ahead in life. The greed bug bit them hard. Some of them demanded a cut, saying they helped us, so we should help them. The executive says he now understands why the rich hang out together.