It's Tough Being Rich (Apparently)

Courtesy Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer  Fri, 05/01/2009 - 3:00pm

On top of all the other afflictions that come with being rich – like paying more overall in taxes because they have more to start off with – the wealthy now have to deal with the guilt that comes from eating foie gras and driving Beamers during a recession :

More than half of affluent consumers say they feel "guilty" making luxury purchases in this economy, a survey of the most-moneyed Americans finds.

Fewer this year also say they...


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