How to Appear Richer Than You Actually Are
With the way the economy has been lately, it is not surprising that many people have had to start downsizing their mansions, closing down businesses and selling on their fancy cars. The current financial situation in this country is somewhat…well…poor for lack of a better word.
But just because the money is gone, doesn't mean that everyone around you should know about it! Losing your top dog position is degrading enough without having to worry about your friends and colleagues bringing you down further. You know the kind of remarks I'm talking about…
"You shouldn't have spent all your money on such a big car then should you!" and "you've lost your manhood mate…"
The word that perfectly describes this scenario, dear readers is ‘Schadenfreude'. This German origin word means ‘people taking pleasure in your pain'. Karma is a nasty fiend though and your time will come to make fun of those who mocked you.
In the meantime, stop the taunts from pouring in by finding ways to appear a lot wealthier than you are…yes, some people could label this ‘flash without cash' but who cares? If it's not hurting anyone then I say GO AHEAD!
#1 – Lease your flash car
When the money is gone, you can't afford to buy a newer and better car every year. Instead, think about leasing one as an alternative! Your car will therefore be able to change every few years and you'll receive a brand new one in its place. One year you could be driving a Range Rover, the next you could have an Audi A4 lease! Not only will you be driving in style but you'll also save money on any repairs etc. because you won't need to pay for them, the leasing company takes care of all of that!]
#2 – Fake-designer
Some people may call it chavvy, I call it crafty. These days many copied designer items look so real it's hard for even the professionals to tell the difference. What used to be the typical tell-tale fake signs have now been stripped away because the copies just keep getting better. So if you want your lady friend walking around in Versace or Louis Vuitton, go for the copies and see for yourself how many people can't tell the difference…just don't buy Von Dutch…now that is chavvy.
#3 – Rent-a-bag
This is aimed mainly at women who cannot stand settling for a cheapo handbag from Primark. The real truth of the matter is that handbags, like everything else, come in and out of fashion constantly and only the very wealthy can afford to buy new ones to keep up with trends every few weeks. The answer for those who were once the very wealthy is RENTALS. It may sound absurd right now, but designer hand bags can be rented from various shops around the World Wide Web. Now that really is bagging a bargain!
So there you have it, how to appear rich without splashing the cash!
But just because the money is gone, doesn't mean that everyone around you should know about it! Losing your top dog position is degrading enough without having to worry about your friends and colleagues bringing you down further. You know the kind of remarks I'm talking about…
"You shouldn't have spent all your money on such a big car then should you!" and "you've lost your manhood mate…"
The word that perfectly describes this scenario, dear readers is ‘Schadenfreude'. This German origin word means ‘people taking pleasure in your pain'. Karma is a nasty fiend though and your time will come to make fun of those who mocked you.
In the meantime, stop the taunts from pouring in by finding ways to appear a lot wealthier than you are…yes, some people could label this ‘flash without cash' but who cares? If it's not hurting anyone then I say GO AHEAD!
#1 – Lease your flash car
When the money is gone, you can't afford to buy a newer and better car every year. Instead, think about leasing one as an alternative! Your car will therefore be able to change every few years and you'll receive a brand new one in its place. One year you could be driving a Range Rover, the next you could have an Audi A4 lease! Not only will you be driving in style but you'll also save money on any repairs etc. because you won't need to pay for them, the leasing company takes care of all of that!]
#2 – Fake-designer
Some people may call it chavvy, I call it crafty. These days many copied designer items look so real it's hard for even the professionals to tell the difference. What used to be the typical tell-tale fake signs have now been stripped away because the copies just keep getting better. So if you want your lady friend walking around in Versace or Louis Vuitton, go for the copies and see for yourself how many people can't tell the difference…just don't buy Von Dutch…now that is chavvy.
#3 – Rent-a-bag
This is aimed mainly at women who cannot stand settling for a cheapo handbag from Primark. The real truth of the matter is that handbags, like everything else, come in and out of fashion constantly and only the very wealthy can afford to buy new ones to keep up with trends every few weeks. The answer for those who were once the very wealthy is RENTALS. It may sound absurd right now, but designer hand bags can be rented from various shops around the World Wide Web. Now that really is bagging a bargain!
So there you have it, how to appear rich without splashing the cash!
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