Lifestyle

I’ve been poor, middle class, and I’ve had some wealth, and I can tell you right now there’s a difference between the mentality at each level in terms of how they look at money and how they look at things.

Living a rich life isn’t about what you see on glossy Instagram feeds or chasing the glitz and glam of expensive brands. True luxury often lies in the small, intentional choices that make daily life more comfortable, peaceful, and content. Some of these luxuries come at no cost at all, while others only require a modest investment for a surprisingly big impact and they can help you feel rich without spending much.

Life after debt looks different than most people imagine. After six years of documenting my journey toward becoming mortgage-free on YouTube and finally achieving that goal in May of this year, I can tell you that paying off your home doesn’t suddenly transform you into a reckless spender. Instead, it creates opportunities to be more intentional with your money.