Why High Income Earners Go Broke: 5 Wealth Killers (2024)

If you find yourself among the 51% of Americans earning $100,000 or more per year who are still living paycheck-to-paycheck, you’re probably wondering — how did this happen? How can someone making a six-figure salary be broke? As counterintuitive as it sounds, a high income is no guarantee of wealth accumulation.

Why High Income Earners Go Broke: 5 Wealth Killers (2024)
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