You're earning more than you ever have before—maybe even double or triple what you were making a decade ago. But somehow, the money still disappears before the month ends. No retirement savings. No emergency fund. Still living paycheck to paycheck. Sound familiar?

In this episode of From Middle Class to Millions, we're talking directly to high earners in their 40s and 50s who feel stuck in a cycle of perpetual debt, stress, and shame—even though the income is finally there. Shannon breaks down why this problem exists (hint: it's not your income), the emotional toll of looking successful but feeling financially unstable, and the most common reason budgeting hasn't worked for you.

You'll hear:

• Why more income doesn't automatically equal financial freedom

• What "lifestyle creep" really costs you

• The truth about restrictive budgeting—and why it fails

• How the WINS Framework (Wants, Investing, Needs, Savings) can create financial clarity fast

• The real meaning of financial freedom—and how to reach it in 6 months or less

This episode is a wake-up call and a lifeline. If you've been trying to out-earn your money problems and it still feels like you're losing, it's time for a new plan—one that works with your lifestyle, not against it.

👉 Ready to break the cycle? Book a free call with Shannon and get a customized plan to stop bleeding money and start building wealth.