Jealous, defensive or awkward? We need to talk about the sibling wealth gap – here’s why we’re feeling it now more than ever

Sibling wealth gap

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Jealous, defensive or awkward? We need to talk about the sibling wealth gap – here’s why we’re feeling it now more than ever

By Chloe Laws

5 months ago

10 min read

From splitting the cost of your mum’s Christmas present to navigating family holidays, sibling wealth gaps are an unspoken rift that can tear families apart. But is it possible to stop money from becoming a point of tension when one sibling dramatically out-earns the other? Here, women on both sides of the sibling wealth gap reveal all about their experiences. Plus, we quiz experts on exactly how to navigate it.


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