Despite making over $135K, 1 in 5 high-earners feel ‘depressed’ when thinking about their finances—they may have ‘money dysmorphia’
For generations, workers have been fed the promise that six-figure salaries come with luxe lifestyles, career prestige, and financial freedom. However, even high-earners are feeling the pinch in a global cost-of-living crisis—and a six-figure salary no longer buys the peace of mind it once did.
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For generations, workers have been fed the promise that six-figure salaries come with luxe lifestyles, career prestige, and financial freedom. However, even high-earners are feeling the pinch in a global cost-of-living crisis—and a six-figure salary no longer buys the peace of mind it once did. Nearly seven in 10 Americans earning over $135,000 annually aren’t financially fulfilled, according to new Gallup research from financial services firm Edward Jones. Even 77% of those bringing home $135,000 to $174,999, and 63% of those earning over $175,000 aren’t satisfied with their financial situation.
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- For generations, workers have been fed the promise that six-figure salaries come with luxe lifestyles, career prestige, and financial freedom. However, even high-earners are feeling the pinch in a global cost-of-living crisis—and a six-figure salary no longer buys the peace of mind it once did.
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Despite making over $135K, 1 in 5 high-earners feel ‘depressed’ when thinking about their finances—they may have ‘money dysmorphia’
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