The Cost of Lifestyle Inflation: How to Avoid Overspending as You Earn More

Introduction You’ve landed a promotion, changed jobs, or started earning more—congrats! But with that raise comes a quiet threat: lifestyle inflation. It’s the tendency to increase your spending as your income grows, often unconsciously. While it feels natural to reward yourself, unchecked lifestyle inflation can delay financial goals like homeownership, retirement, or becoming debt-free. This […]