Is a $100K Income Still Enough in 2026?
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In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew reveals why $100K isn't what it used to be—breaking down why people feel broke as housing, childcare, and healthcare rise faster than wages, showing real household budget examples, explaining why location dramatically changes purchasing power, addressing the comparison trap and fear of falling behind, offering hope through margin and systems, teaching how to protect your financial life from identity theft, identifying areas to cut back by focusing on big levers, and revealing high-leverage ways to grow income.
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