Books The Old Money Book: How To Live Better While Spending Less: Secrets of America's Upper Class  by Byron Tully (Author)

"The Old Money Book: How To Live Better While Spending Less: Secrets of America's Upper Class" by Byron Tully reveals the values, priorities, and habits that define America's upper class, emphasizing how anyone can adopt these principles to lead a richer, more fulfilling life.

Core themes include:

Prioritizing health, education, work ethic, etiquette, financial independence, family, marriage, and privacy.

Old Money values purposeful, productive work as key to happiness, contrasting relaxation with the satisfaction of meaningful effort.

Time is highly valued; Old Money people avoid wasting it, understanding it cannot be reclaimed like money.

Discretion is paramount—wealth is kept quiet to protect family peace and privacy.

Quality over quantity dominates choices, from food and clothing to education and lifestyle.

Old Money families emphasize generational wealth preservation, focusing on expanding resources and philanthropy.

Marriages occur later and tend to be lifelong, supporting family and legacy.

Personal reality and values are prioritized over public perception or status displays.