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Ep. 10 | The Middle-Class Trap — How Households Earning $100K–$200K Fall Behind

Tré Bynoe CFP®, CIM® Episode 10

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Earning six figures used to mean financial security. Now? That mindset could be a trap.

In this episode, Tré tackles the hidden risks for Canadian households earning between $100,000 and $200,000. This range feels comfortable, but it’s where lifestyle inflation, car loans, and poor planning quietly eat away at your financial future. Tré offers a practical, no-fluff guide to budgeting, systematizing cash flow, and staying on track.

You’ll learn:

  • Why $150K/year isn’t the safety net people think it is
  • How car loans and credit creep derail your progress
  • What “systematizing” your finances really looks like
  • Why middle-income households must still track the small expenses
  • The risk of looking rich instead of being rich
  • When it’s time to cut back or increase your income

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