Why Even High Earners Are Living Paycheck To Paycheck July 25, 2025 Usaadmin US Economy </p> <h2>Why Even High Earners Are Living Paycheck To Paycheck</h2> <p> About 14% of American households make $200,000 or more every year, according to the U.S. Census. But many of them, dubbed “HENRYs,” or High Earners, Not Rich Yet, still don’t feel rich. More than 60% of people with salaries over $300k a year struggle with credit card debt. These figures could be signs of the inescapable nature of lifestyle creep, which is the phenomenon of unconsciously spending more as a person earns more. Watch the video above to learn how those spending habits can leave even high earners feeling like they’re on a never-ending hamster wheel.</p> <p>0:41: Correction – This video has been updated to reflect that about 14% of U.S. households earn $200,000 or more annually, according to the U.S. Census.</p> <p>Chapters:<br /> 0:00 Introduction<br /> 1:52 Getting on the hamster wheel<br /> 4:08 Why high earners don’t feel rich<br /> 8:35 Getting off the hamster wheel<br /> Credit to : CNBC</p> <p>
