The Wealth Gap: Why High Earners Can Still Be Broke

This piece explores the phenomenon of lifestyle inflation, where increased income often leads to a proportional rise in spending, preventing the accumulation of true wealth . It highlights that financial security is not determined by the size of a paycheck, but by the "gap" between what you earn and what you spend . By examining how high earners—like doctors—can end up living paycheck to paycheck while modest earners build lasting savings, the sources reveal that wealth is measured by how much money you keep, not how much passes through your hands.