‘It’s Just Money’: 13 Defining Moments When Rich People Realized They’d Made It

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There’s a moment in every wealthy person’s life when it finally clicks and they realize they’ve “made it.” Whether it’s buying a luxury car without checking the price, casually planning a three-week vacation, or not bothering to budget for everyday expenses, these moments define the transition from striving for success to living in wealth.

In a recent Reddit thread, self-defined rich people shared their “I’m rich, I get it” moments, offering a glimpse into the subtle and sometimes surreal realizations that come with financial success. Here are 13 “I’ve made it!” moments from people with plenty of cash in their bank accounts.

1. What Price Tag?

Woman looking at price tag on clothes
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DepositPhotos.com

“The moment I started going to buy things and not looking at the price tag.” u/That_Ninja_wek141

2. Jobs: Who Needs ‘Em?

Taking a break with a canine friend
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Fertnig/istockphoto

“Sitting on the deck of our cabin a few weeks ago and realizing that we are working purely by choice from here on in and would be fine if we both left our jobs tomorrow.” u/Shoehorse13

3. Outsourcing Is for the Rich

Woman vacuuming
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Rawpixel/istockphoto

“When I told my wife I didn’t want to clean the house anymore and it was a waste of our time. I proposed getting a maid 1x a week then.” u/Opie_the_great

4. His and Hers

Range Rover parked in driveway
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contrastaddict / istockphoto

“When I purchased two Range Rovers (his and hers).” u/LondonParisToronto

5. Rich in Toilets

Toilet
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Rawf8/istockphoto

“When I realized I owned 16 toilets. … Some are in vacation homes, but still.” u/Straight-Broccoli245

6. I’ll Get This One

Guest check with Cash and Coin on white background
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studiocasper/istockphoto

“The minute I started picking up the tab with all family members. So joyful to avoid that awkward “we splitting?” or “who’s turn is it?” and just [go] on enjoying the convo.” u/FlyRare4661

7. Only the Best

Man paying something with a credit card at the hotel reception
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Anchiy/istockphoto

“When booking vacations I immediately click the 5-star filter.” u/Worldly_Most_7234

8. Dress for Success

Bloomingdale's Department store sign in White Plains, New York
Bloomingdale’s Department store sign in White Plains, New York
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“When my Bloomingdales sales person preselected clothes I like and saved a whole rack for me in the dressing room.” u/MuahahaGuy

9. It’s Just Money

Different dollar bills in a pile as background
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alfexe/istockphoto

“When I started commenting ‘it’s just money.'” u/Active-Persimmon-87

10. Cash Is King

happy people traveling in classic vintage car, couple during honeymoon
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anyaberkut/istockphoto

“Paying for a new car in cash.” u/TheyCallMeBubbleBoyy

11. Forget the W-2

Fingers walking up increasingly tall stacks of coins
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VichienPetchmai / iStock

“When your passive investment income exceeds your wage income.” u/AmazingProfession900

12. That’s Swiftie Rich

Taylor Swift
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DepositPhotos

“Realizing that the price of a Taylor Swift concert ticket wouldn’t even affect us financially and confirming that my partner could go.” u/Independent_Feed5651

13. Say No More

Guacamole
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Foodio/shutterstock

“The moment that I asked for guacamole on my Chipotle burrito bowl for the first time.” –u/helloscottie12

Now that’s rich.

Author
Erin Kuschner

Erin Kuschner has spent the past decade as a writer and editor for both digital and print publications. Prior to joining Wealth Gang, she was a reporter and editor at Boston.com, Time Out Austin, and Time Out Los Angeles, and has written for the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Eater, and other publications.