I don't think it is jealousy. Everyone is "facinated" with EVERYONE else's personal life. That is why 95% of us dont need to watch General Hospital.
Personally, I dont think it's "tacky" to talk about personal assets. Maybe it wasnt how you meant it to sound, but your wording made your statement come across. Saying you have a large amount of money and saying you have more money than everyone else has two different connotations.
I never said money makes you a worse person. I just said it doesnt make you better. Just because you are set for the rest of your life doesnt mean you have one up on everyone else.