The baby boomer generation, those born between 1946 and 1961, has been a godsend to the fund management industry, with this bulging cohort accumulating unprecedented levels of wealth.

In 2009, li Lin and li Juan welcomed their second child, a baby girl, and came up with the idea to sell her for money to fund their online game obsession.

Avoid shopping – Unless you're a trust-fund baby, avoid shopping in Paris.