The Six-Figure Squeeze: Why You're Earning Too Much to Struggle Yet Still Feel Broke
Ever thought a six-figure salary would solve all your money worries? Think again. Across America, professionals with enviable incomes are silently battling financial stress that doesn’t match their pay grade. This challenge isn’t unique to the U.S.; major cities around the world are seeing high earners struggle with rising costs and stagnant real income. This isn’t about frivolous spending. It’s about a growing economic reality where high earners find themselves caught in the same financial squeeze as everyone else. In many urban areas, the cost of living now far exceeds the national average, making it difficult for even high-income earners to feel financially secure. Many higher-earning households are feeling more financial pressure than they have in years, as rising costs quietly squeeze budgets that once felt comfortable. If you’re earning “too much to struggle” yet still watching your bank balance with anxiety, you’re experiencing a disconnect that’s becoming the new normal for...