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In our digitally-driven world, falling into the social comparison trap is all too easy. Comparing your financial position to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy. Income levels are relative; a $100,000 salary may feel rich in one area but barely adequate in another, such as San Francisco.
Social media compounds this issue as users typically present highlights of their lives, showcasing vacations and luxury items while withholding their financial struggles. Instead, a more fruitful perspective might be comparing yourself to where you were five years ago.