24/7 InsightsBeing poor might not be ideal, but it does have some advantages of being rich and famous. Those who are poor want to be rich, and those who are rich sometimes hope to be less famous. When you’re rich and famous, posting on social media, even something as benign as your most recent shopping trip, can come across as out of touch. Another “advantage” is that when you’re poor, you know your friendships are real and full of honesty. When you’re rich and famous, friendships could be based on convenience, access, or the ability to be near money, fame, and power.