The Conscious Economics Podcast

17- Wealth Guilt: When money is a source of shame

Episode Summary

We have all heard the clichéd phrase that money doesn’t buy happiness. There has been a cultural shift in attitudes towards wealth post the 2008 market crash. There’s a disdain towards overt materialism and a shying away from showing off wealth. In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why wealth can lead to shame and guilt. We also explore how various sources of wealth contribute to these emotions. . Join The Movement Website https://www.consciouseconomics.ca/ Instagram @consciouseconomics . Thank you to our sponsor RBC InvestEase™. Backed by expert human advisors, RBC InvestEase™ is a smart online automated investing service that allows you to invest with low effort and low cost. Open your first RBC InvestEase™ account and pay no management fees for your first year. Plus, start investing with as little as $100. Simply visit https://www.rbcinvestease.com/ to sign up and use Promo Code AA407. . Thank you to our sponsor CPP Investments, who manage a resilient, globally diversified portfolio to help ensure the Canada Pension Plan is there for generations to come. Learn more about their work here: https://www.cppinvestments.com/