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I’ve gone from making $10.20/hour to earning $185K+ as a software engineer, and every salary milestone changed how I thought about money. 💰 Around $60K You’re covering your bills and, if you’re intentional, saving around $1,000/month. This is where I learned the importance of living below my means and that good financial habits matter more than a bigger paycheck. 💰 Around $100K Life feels comfortable, but so does lifestyle inflation. A nicer apartment. A newer car. More expensive vacations. Many people double their income but barely increase their net worth. Earning more doesn’t automatically mean building wealth. 💰 Around $150K Yes, taxes hurt - a lot. But investing $3,000–3,500/month consistently is where compounding starts doing the heavy lifting. Increasing your income is powerful — but what you save and invest matters more. Lifestyle inflation is the silent wealth killer at higher incomes. 👇 Which milestone are you at right now? Save this post & follow @shivanshsingla119 #personalfinance #wealthbuilding #financialfreedom #canadamoney #canadianfinance