It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a high income equals financial success. After all, the world is full of reminders that earning more is the goal. Fancy job titles, shiny cars, and Instagram-worthy vacations scream, “Look how much I make!” But here’s the thing: income is just the starting line. If you spend every dollar you earn—or worse, more than you earn—you’re not wealthy. You’re treading water in a pool that might dry up tomorrow.
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