Link Between Wealth And Suicide Rates

Researchers have long been fascinated by the idea that people who spend too much time "keeping up with the Joneses" are only increasing their likelihood of suicide.

For the first time, there's concrete evidence to back up the theory.

Researchers from the San Francisco Federal Reserve found people who earn 10 percent less than their neighbors are 4.5 percent more likely to commit suicide. 

While the effect was seen among high-earning individuals, the most vulnerable to this phenomenon are low-income people living amongst the wealthy. 

Here are some of the financial factors that contribute to suicide: 

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