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Why Financial Trouble Hits Canadians After They Start Earning More
Most people assume financial hardship mainly affects young workers earning minimum wage. In reality, those workers usually know their limits. They budget carefully because they have to. The Canadians most likely to run into credit problems are often the ones who just started earning more.
Truly financially literate Canadians don’t ask, “Can I afford this now?” They ask, “What breaks if my income drops for six months?”
Income Increases Create a False Sense of Safety
When someone moves from low income to average or high income, the rules don’t actually change, but their mindset does. Bills still exist, work layoffs still exist, and credit still has consequences. The danger is forgetting those limits simply because there’s more money coming in right now.
Lifestyle Grows Faster Than Stability
New income quickly turns into bigger commitments: nicer housing, newer vehicles, subscriptions, travel, and helping family. These feel reasonable because the payments fit the current paycheque. What’s often missed is that flexibility shrinks at the same time. The margin that once protected them disappears.
Credit Feels Like Proof You’ve Made It
Access to credit is often mistaken for financial strength. Higher limits and easy approvals feel like validation. In reality, credit is based on current income and recent behavior — not long-term durability. When income dips, credit that once felt helpful becomes a trap.
Why This Group Is Caught Off Guard
People who’ve lived with low income understand limits instinctively. People who’ve recently escaped it forget quickly.
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