WEALTH NOT USED FOR GOOD
Scrooge is described as very rich, but his wealth is said to be of no use to him, as he does not do any good with it or make himself comfortable. This is suggested by Scrooge's niece and confirmed by Scrooge's nephew.
SCROOGE
'I'm sure he is very rich, Fred,' hinted Scrooge's niece. 'At least, you always tell _me_ so.' 'What of that, my dear?' said Scrooge's nephew. 'His wealth is of no use to him. He don't do any good with it. He don't make himself comfortable with it. He hasn't the satisfaction of thinking--ha, ha, ha!--that he is ever going to benefit Us with it.'