Ep. 248 | If You Feel More Broke, It’s Because You Are

Do you feel like your paycheck doesn’t stretch as far as it used to? You’re not alone — and you’re not wrong.

The truth is, you're probably making more than you did five years ago — and yet, you feel poorer. That’s not a budgeting issue. That’s inflation at work. In this video, we break down how $100,000 in 2020 is equivalent to $125,000 in 2025, and why a typical 3% raise leaves you $10,000 short of the buying power you need.

You’ll learn:

• Why your money feels like it’s evaporating

• How inflation has outpaced most salaries

• The myth of the “cost-of-living” raise

• What you can actually do to fight back

If your finances feel tight even though you’re earning more — you’re not broken. The system is.

But here’s the good news: you can still control how you earn, spend, and grow wealth. This episode is your wake-up call.

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