Why Many High Earners Stay Broke and Teachers Retire Rich
Yahoo Finance·2026-01-24 15:20
Ever notice how the people with the biggest paychecks aren’t always the ones sleeping easiest at night? We tend to assume a high income automatically equals financial security, but real life has a funny way of proving otherwise. One Harris poll found that a six-figure salary may cover the basics, but it doesn’t automatically translate into feeling successful or secure. Some high earners live paycheck to paycheck, while many teachers with far more modest salaries quietly build long-term wealth. In fact, a ...