More income, more security...right? Not always. In this episode, Dev unpacks the "two-income trap," a concept made famous by Elizabeth Warren, and why earning more doesn’t always mean financial freedom. He touches on:
👉🏾 what the two-income trap is and why it matters
👉🏿 how rising fixed costs (housing, childcare) eat away at extra income
👉🏻 why dual-income households can still face financial stress
👉 whether staying home with kids should be considered "paid work"
👉🏼 practical ways to avoid falling into the two-income trap
👉🏽 plus, is it okay to borrow money to buy Christmas presents?
📝 Episode transcripts
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