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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

Retiring early, good work-life balance and kitchen island ‘key signs of wealth’

Being able to retire early or have frequent holidays are seen as hallmarks of wealth by some people – while for others having a kitchen island or a good work-life balance are perceived as signs of affluence, a survey has found.

Th research was carried out for HSBC UK’s Your Money’s Worth: Defining Wealth in 2025 report, which compared attitudes, perceptions and aspirations around wealth.

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