Lifestyle Inflation
💡 In plain English: The tendency to spend more as you earn more — the silent killer of wealth building.
Definition
The phenomenon where personal spending increases as income increases, reducing or eliminating the financial benefit of higher earnings.
📌 Real-World Example
You get a ₹20,000 raise. Instead of saving it, you upgrade your apartment, buy a newer car, and eat out more. Five years later, despite earning 40% more, your savings are the same.
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