Wealth is not about income — it's about the gap between income and spending, and what you do with that gap. A consistent 15–20% savings rate invested in low-cost index funds, maintained for 20–30 years, produces genuine wealth for most income levels. The barriers are psychological as much as financial: lifestyle inflation, investment paralysis, and the constant pull of consumption. Understanding the math of compounding — and making it personal and visible — is the most effective motivator.
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