> If you’re poor and suddenly get lots of money, you most probably can’t handle it; The last study I saw said this was not true. And it's pretty illogical rea

> If you’re poor and suddenly get lots of money, you most probably can’t handle it; The last study I saw said this was not true. And it's pretty illogical really. A bit of a Gladwellian story, or worst an urban legend since it's pretty mean. People who are poor/less educated do have trouble with money, yes. But if you give them a big chunk (lotto or smaller) it greatly improves their lives. Well off/educated people generally invest the money better but it's silly to think poor people would blow it or worse, become less well off.