If you’ve ever asked a question about money
only to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or defensive at the response, you
may have encountered a Money Bully. Money Bullies come in a wide
variety, but they all share the need to make other people feel small to
make themselves feel important about their financial knowledge.
I know this because I’m a recovering Money Bully. (It may be an
occupational hazard of writing about personal finance.) As I get older,
though, compassion has started to replace judgment and intolerance —
good news for everyone around me.
Money Bullies can be anywhere. Some people are married to Money
Bullies. They may lurk in your circle of family and friends. The
Internet is bursting with them, especially in comment sections. Here’s how to spot them (and perhaps detect if you’re one of them).
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