I was raised not to talk about money. It was considered impolite. Jamie Johnson considerimpolitemoney Change image and share on social
The worst thing you can do in a relationship, and what's really unattractive about it, is that people begin to limit each other. Jamie Johnson badbeginlimit Change image and share on social
Ironically, for the mega-rich, recession brings with it the ability to live well at a lower cost and with less of a hassle. Jamie Johnson abilitybringcost Change image and share on social
I remember I was in grade school, the fourth grade, in a free reading period in the library. Someone in my class found a copy of the Forbes 400, a list of the richest people in America, and my dad's name was on it. Jamie Johnson americaclasscopy share on social
I think you can do a lot with fiction, and in some cases you can say even more in fiction than you can in straight-up documentary journalism. Jamie Johnson casedocumentaryfiction Change image and share on social
Contrary to common assumption, many of the wealthiest Americans aren't worried about the weakening economy at all. They are actually excited about it. Jamie Johnson americanassumptioncommon Change image and share on social
The secrecy surrounding wealth and the anxiety of talking about money is absurd. If you are rich and you live well and you spend money and it is an essential part of your lifestyle, then you shouldn't be ashamed of talking about it. You shouldn't be ashamed of it. And I think you should accept it and be honest and open about it. Jamie Johnson absurdacceptanxiety share on social
Our family's fortune is growing faster than ever. We're a part of a small number of American families that own most of the country's wealth. But having so much in the hands of so few can't be good for America. Jamie Johnson americaamericancountry share on social
In affluent communities, where each member is keenly aware of his or her place within the Byzantine order, attracting the right friends is a blood sport. Chumming up to influential figures who are in a position to help can determine the course of an entire life. Jamie Johnson affluentattractaware share on social