7 Middle Class Purchases Keeping You Poor (And How to Escape Them)

You work hard. You earn well. You even save when you can. But you’re still stuck… Why?
In this video, I expose 7 traps the middle class keeps falling into; the ones that feel like smart decisions but quietly drain your wealth. These aren’t just theories. I’ve lived them, from overpaying for a prestigious degree to dealing with a painful mortgage spike.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still can’t get ahead… this video might explain why.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:02 – Trap #1: Sounds Smart… But Isn’t
01:59 – Trap #2: You’re Paying For What You Don’t Use
03:16 – Trap #3: A Painful Lesson I Learned Firsthand
05:04 – Trap #4: The Silent Killer of Wealth
07:00 – Trap #5: Feels Like a Break, Ends Like a Burden
08:28 – Trap #6: It’s on Sale, So You Bought It
09:40 – Trap #7: The Ones You Forgot Are Still Charging You

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