{"id":1899,"date":"2026-04-27T15:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/?p=1899"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:04:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:04:31","slug":"why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Quiet Wealth Feels Like Being Broke (And Why That\u2019s a Good Thing)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One odd quirk of FIRE and becoming financially independent is that the richer you get, the poorer you tend to feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You feel poorer when you\u2019re building wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at your net worth. It\u2019s going up. Your investments are snowballing. Your financial future is bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But look at your life. It probably seems\u2026 well\u2026 cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You hesitate before every purchase. You pass up upgrades. You second-guess purchases everyone else makes without hesitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And every once in a while, you feel broke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to quiet wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width: -moz-fit-content\" class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents ub_table-of-contents-collapsed\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-0c221acf-7040-416f-82c8-09bb07767a49\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"false\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-toggle\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\u00a0[<a class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle-link\" href=\"#\" style=\"\">show<\/a>]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column ub-hide\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#0-what-is-quiet-wealth\" style=\"\">What Is Quiet Wealth?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#1-you-keep-saying-%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D-to-yourself\" style=\"\">You Keep Saying \u201cNo\u201d to Yourself<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#2-your-lifestyle-doesn%E2%80%99t-inflate\" style=\"\">Your Lifestyle Doesn\u2019t Inflate<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#3-most-of-your-money-is-invested\" style=\"\">Most of Your Money Is Invested<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#4-you-see-others-splurging\" style=\"\">You See Others Splurging<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#5-your-wealth-is-built-for-the-long-term\" style=\"\">Your Wealth Is Built for the Long Term<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#6-you-feel-responsible-for-your-money\" style=\"\">You Feel Responsible for Your Money<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#7-your-money-isnt-going-toward-status-symbols\" style=\"\">Your Money Isnt Going toward Status Symbols<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#8-you-have-to-wait-to-celebrate-your-wealth\" style=\"\">You Have to Wait to Celebrate Your Wealth<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#9-you-don%E2%80%99t-want-to-show-off\" style=\"\">You Don\u2019t Want to Show Off<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#10-this-feeling-means-you%E2%80%99re-doing-something-right\" style=\"\">This Feeling Means You\u2019re Doing Something Right<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#11-adjusting-your-perspective\" style=\"\">Adjusting Your Perspective<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#12-you-are-building-optionality\" style=\"\">You Are Building Optionality<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/why-quiet-wealth-feels-like-being-broke\/#13-closing-thoughts\" style=\"\">Closing Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-quiet-wealth\">What Is Quiet Wealth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put simply, quiet wealth is wealth that you\u2019re intentionally not flashing around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traditional goal of wealth has been consumption. Show how rich you are by buying nice things and going on fancy trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quiet wealth flips that script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of focusing on your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quiet wealth focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asset accumulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investing early and often<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding lifestyle creep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Padding your future self\u2019s cushion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone with quiet wealth might look poor next to you. They drive an old car. They live in a smaller home. They never upgrade gadgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But under the surface, that person is building wealth like you wouldn\u2019t believe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This imbalance between reality and perception is what causes you to feel broke when you\u2019re building quiet wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s dig into the specifics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-you-keep-saying-%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D-to-yourself\">You Keep Saying \u201cNo\u201d to Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When something feels cheap, you hesitate before spending money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of being able to splash out, you find yourself questioning if you should buy that gadget, eat at that restaurant, or skip your credit card payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This comes from repeatedly telling yourself no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you build quiet wealth, you say no more than the average person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You analyze every purchase and trade-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is it really worth buying that $80 shirt? What about that $400 tablet? Could you afford to take that weekend trip?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first, it doesn\u2019t feel cheap to ask these questions. You\u2019re just making sure you\u2019re spending your money wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as you do this over and over, a mindset shift happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You start to feel broke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-your-lifestyle-doesn%E2%80%99t-inflate\">Your Lifestyle Doesn\u2019t Inflate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lifestyle inflation is the tendency to spend more as you earn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people fall victim to lifestyle inflation. They earn a decent income, so they buy a nicer car. Then they earn more, so they upgrade to a bigger house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since you\u2019re focused on your future financial state, you avoid lifestyle inflation like the plague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even as your income rises, you live roughly the same lifestyle. You:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep your current car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live in the same home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live well under your means<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates the illusion of being stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because you can afford more, but you\u2019re choosing not to spend, you feel broke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But really, you\u2019re just getting richer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-most-of-your-money-is-invested\">Most of Your Money Is Invested<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical cash is only a small percentage of your wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rest is tied up in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ETFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bond mutual funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retirement accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investments don\u2019t translate to wealth on your bank account. That money is working for you, but it isn\u2019t readily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your bank account feels low compared to your net worth, it feels like you don\u2019t have money to spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This feeling will continue until you start earning significant dividend income to supplement your investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-you-see-others-splurging\">You See Others Splurging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the thing about wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people will never achieve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means that when you look around at your peers, the majority of them will never match your net worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They will earn less than you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They will save less than you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They will spend their money without thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as they blast through airline miles and tech gadgets, you will feel broke watching them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-your-wealth-is-built-for-the-long-term\">Your Wealth Is Built for the Long Term<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial independence isn\u2019t something you can achieve overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes years of planning and saving. It forces you to think about the long game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you do this, your mindset changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quickly you go from asking yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can I afford this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is this purchase helping me reach my goals over the next 5, 10, 20 years?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you think about long-term financial health, every purchase feels expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every bonus feels like it should be saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You feel poor even though you\u2019re rapidly enriching your future self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-you-feel-responsible-for-your-money\">You Feel Responsible for Your Money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more you learn about personal finance, the more you start to care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soon you\u2019re no longer throwing your money around. You start to feel a sense of responsibility for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if I lose my job?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can I best protect my family?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should I be saving more for retirement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are questions you start to ask yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That responsibility weighs on you. It makes you feel poor because every decision has consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-your-money-isnt-going-toward-status-symbols\">Your Money Isnt Going toward Status Symbols<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the purchases you make aren\u2019t going toward wildly appreciated assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, they go toward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintaining your lifestyle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Padding your emergency fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being prepared for the unknown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saving for retirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This might sound great, but none of these items provide you with bragging rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t show off how much money you have in savings. Stockpile doesn\u2019t make you look rich either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your money goes toward these items, it makes you feel broke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-you-have-to-wait-to-celebrate-your-wealth\">You Have to Wait to Celebrate Your Wealth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The great part about wealth is what it allows you to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With enough wealth, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quit your job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose work you love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But building that wealth takes time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re focused on getting rich, you have to wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have to continue saving and investing while the world zigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This prolonged process of wealth accumulation can make you feel broke along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-you-don%E2%80%99t-want-to-show-off\">You Don\u2019t Want to Show Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire point of quiet wealth is, well\u2026 it\u2019s quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You keep your financial situation to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t dress expensive. You drive an average car. And you spend like everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure, you might eat at cheap restaurants. But you\u2019re investing all your money in retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once others find out how you\u2019re spending your money, it\u2019s going to come as a surprise to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And until that happens, you may feel poor compared to your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially since keeping this level of wealth quiet takes discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth is, you\u2019re not broke. But it might feel that way sometimes because of your decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-this-feeling-means-you%E2%80%99re-doing-something-right\">This Feeling Means You\u2019re Doing Something Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more you try to accumulate wealth, the broke you are going to feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that doesn\u2019t mean you are failing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, it just means you\u2019re doing things others won\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel broke while building wealth, it means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re thinking about the long term<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You care about where your money goes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re focused on building wealth rather than throwing your money away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While others are buying flashy cars and clothes, you\u2019re building a better future for yourself (and your family).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This might feel bad now, but trust me, it doesn\u2019t feel broke to have financial independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-adjusting-your-perspective\">Adjusting Your Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If feeling broke sucks, change your perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of lamenting everything you can\u2019t buy, think about what you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With every purchase you forego, you\u2019re one step closer to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial independence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re giving up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fight-or-flight mentality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An obligation to work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These things are hard to see when you\u2019re busy accumulating wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But trust me, there comes a day when you stop accumulating wealth. And you\u2019ll wonder why you ever felt broke in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-you-are-building-optionality\">You Are Building Optionality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optionality is the ability to have choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the more financially secure you are, the more choices you will have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Should you lose your job, you can take time to find a position that meets your needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to take a year off? Go travel the world. Your savings have you covered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial independence allows you to live life on your terms. It gives you options that money can\u2019t buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Options are the polar opposite of feeling broke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-closing-thoughts\">Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feeling broke when you\u2019re building wealth is natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it doesn\u2019t mean you are broke. Far from it actually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look around at your friends. Anyone who spends as freely as they earn is going to struggle to get rich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019ll feel rich either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019ll earn a decent income, buy a new car every few years, and live paycheck to paycheck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eventually, their luck will run out. They\u2019ll lose their job. They won\u2019t be able to afford their car payment. 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