F long) The Financial Mistake Almost Everyone Makes in Their 20s and 30s (And Regrets Later)
Most people in their 20s and 30s are not broke because they don't earn enough. They're broke — or falling behind — because of one deeply common financial mistake that nobody talks about clearly until it's almost too late. And the worst part? This mistake feels completely normal while you're making it. It feels like living your life. It feels like you deserve it. But ten years down the road, when you're watching others build wealth while you're still starting from zero, you'll understand exactly what went wrong. So let's get into it. Lifestyle Inflation Here's the mistake: every time your income goes up, your spending goes up too. You get a raise, so you upgrade your car. You land a better job, so you move into a bigger apartment. You start earning more freelance income, so you eat out more, travel more, and buy more. This is called lifestyle inflation, and it is the number one financial mistake people in their 20s and 30s make — and deepl...