Social media is a highlight reel where people show their best selves and hide their flaws. This trend has also created a stark difference between people's perceived finances and their reality. This topic generated plenty of traction in the HENRY Finance subreddit, where people shared stories of people who were faking their wealth.
"I do know people who present a lifestyle that is $40,000+ a month in base bills who have zero retirement, zero assets (everything is leased/rented), and tons of lawsuits and terrible credit," the original poster stated.
