I have to add another story that pertains to this type of thing....I have heard on more then one occasion on how an old acquaintance of mine has "done well for herself...she owns a big house, Mercedes, etc..."

Well, small world, my realtor is dating her...so I asked him how she is doing...

He tells me that she was in a horrible accident and is in constant pain and has had numerous surguries. She got a large settlement for it, but she'd give all the money back to be normal again. She has had to have her face reconstructed, but she's got lots of money, so THAT is "doing well for herself"?!