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The Wealth Paradox: Why Some High-Income Earners Have Low Net Worth
High earnings provide the potential for high net worth, but they don’t guarantee it. Hence the existence of HENRYs, the embodiment of the wealth paradox. HENRY stands for “High Earners, Not Rich Yet.” Essentially, a HENRY is someone who is earning a high amount of discretionary income but is not managing it in a way that is focused on accumulating wealth, meaning they tend to spend more than they invest or save.
Read MoreHow To Unlock Higher Returns By Using No-Fee Indexed Annuities In Your Retirement Portfolio
Optimizing your investment portfolio in retirement has everything to do with achieving the right balance. Traditionally, balancing involved finding the right mix of stocks and bonds, with percentages shifting gradually as risk tolerance and time horizons evolved. But in today’s market, limiting a portfolio’s assets to stocks and bonds could mean limiting your earning potential.
Read MoreI’m a Financial Expert: How Much the Middle Class Should Spend on Summer Vacation in 2024
Ahh, summer! With its warm beaches, sunny days and endless relaxation, it’s a lovely break in the middle of the year. And since summer vacation is almost here, many are scrambling to figure out what they’re going to do — and how they’re going to pay for it.
Read MoreHow to Spend Less on Dining Out, Finance Experts Say
You’re not imagining it—dining out, like everything else in life, has gotten more expensive. Thanks to rising rent rates and increasingly pricy ingredients, restaurant bills are outpacing inflation.
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