Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad: The Sunday Times Bestseller

Name: Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad: The Sunday Times Bestseller
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Rating: 4.3 (161 reviews)
Author: Eliza Filby

by Eliza Filby

Nonfiction Memoir

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4.3 stars from 161 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You're navigating career or housing decisions and wondering why peers are getting ahead despite doing less.
You're curious about the hidden class system that nobody talks about openly, even though everyone notices it.
You want to understand how generational wealth is reshaping modern Britain, backed by real data and honest interviews.

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You believe meritocracy works as intended and aren't interested in challenging that assumption.
You're looking for actionable financial advice on building personal wealth from scratch.
You prefer narrative-driven books over research-backed social commentary.

About this book

The concept of meritocracy—that success depends on what you earn or learn—no longer holds true. Instead, we live in an inheritocracy, where parental financial support has become increasingly influential. Parental backing remains a largely unspoken factor that shapes life outcomes for everyone, whether they receive such support or not. Eliza Filby examines this phenomenon through research, interviews, and personal accounts. She explores how parental financial support affects multiple areas of life, including dating, careers, and child-rearing, revealing the widespread influence of what she terms the bank of mum and dad across society.

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Currently 4.3★ from 161 reviews

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