The Bigger Picture
Debt is personal, but it’s also cultural. For decades, we’ve tied our sense of success to lifestyle and consumption. Now, as living costs rise faster than ever, we’re being called to rethink what “financial wellness” really means.
Maybe it’s not about having everything. Maybe it’s about owning your choices — and not letting interest own you.
Whether you’re Gen Z just starting out, a Millennial rebuilding your cushion, or Gen X staring down a balance that feels endless, remember this: awareness is the first step toward change.
Money isn’t a mirror of your worth. It’s a tool. And the better you understand how you use it, the more power you reclaim.
Final Thought
2025 might feel like the year debt caught up with everyone — but it can also be the year you catch up with yourself.
You can’t control the economy. You can’t stop inflation. But you can control your awareness, your choices, and your strategy. And that’s where real wealth begins.
Swipe smarter. Pay with purpose.
And never forget — financial freedom doesn’t start when you have money. It starts when money stops having you.
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