The Raise Trap

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The Raise Trap

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Nearly half of six-figure earners still live paycheck to paycheck, and this episode explains why. We dig into the "raise trap," the mechanical reason spending rises in lockstep with income, leaving even top earners with nothing saved. Along the way, we look at why windfalls, from NFL contracts to lottery jackpots, rarely change the outcome without a plan. The fix isn't earning less; it's deciding where the next dollar goes before your lifestyle gets a vote.

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