07/03/2026
The day I got my first meaningful raise, I thought my money problems were finally over.
I remember checking my bank account over and over again. Seeing a bigger number felt exciting. I imagined saving more, worrying less, and finally getting ahead.
A few months later, something strange happened. My salary had increased. My stress hadn’t. At the end of every month, I was still asking myself the same question:
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