High salary trap: Why big earners still feel broke and how to break free - The high salary trap: Why big pay doesn’t mean financial freedom

Many high earners often feel financially stressed despite their big paycheques. This happens when rising incomes lead to higher spending, bigger EMIs, and lifestyle upgrades that drain savings. Known as the high-salary trap, it leaves professionals cash-poor despite earning lakhs. Managing money wisely, not just earning more, is key to escaping this cycle. The high salary trap: Why big pay doesn’t mean financial freedom